The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 (07 - 09) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17)
€ 45,000
€ 49,900
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 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
57.3
73.8
82.1
72.5 in
Width
73.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
113.4
191.3
114.6
194.2
191.3 in
Length
194.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3942 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.01 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
CTS2
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CRTE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
215 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
152 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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12.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
12.84 lb/hp
18.15 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
53 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
20 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
352 mi
Range
1031 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
352 mi
1031 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).
90.4 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
227.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 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 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
