The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 57,100
€ 67,400
€ 57,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A6 4.2 FSI.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
57.3
72.5
79.1
57.4
73
79.9
72.5 in
Width
73 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.3 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 4.2 FSI
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.39 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
CTS2
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
LFX
Engine Code
BVJ
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
318 hp
345 hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
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13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.79 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
11.79 lb/hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
22 mpg
23 mpg
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
15 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
403 mi
Range
487 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
403 mi
487 mi
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
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).
193.3 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
198.9 kWh
193.3 kWh
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
