The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 54,600
€ 53,000
€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 is 2.2 inches shorter and 1.3 inches narrower.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
57.3
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
57.3 in
Height
57.3 in
113.4
191.3
114.6
193.5
191.3 in
Length
193.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
CTS2
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
LFX
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
318 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
23 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
15 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
410 mi
Range
790 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
410 mi
790 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
121.3 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
195.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
