The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 57,100

€ 42,700

€ 57,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 is 2.9 inches shorter and 1.3 inches narrower.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
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
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 1.8 TFSI ultra
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
14.76 %

General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
CTS2
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
LFX
Engine Code
CYGA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
318 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
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13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.4 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
19.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
22 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
15 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
403 mi
Range
708 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
403 mi
708 mi
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
108 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
198.9 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data