The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 (07 - 09) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
€ 45,000
€ 47,800
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.6
72.5
79.1
57.4
73
79.9
72.5 in
Width
73 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.4 in
113.4
191.3
111.9
194
191.3 in
Length
194 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3942 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.57 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
CTS2
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
12.84 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
20 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
352 mi
Range
742 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
352 mi
742 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
227.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
137.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
227.4 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1261 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
