The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 40 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 57,100
€ 49,800
€ 57,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A6 40 TDI.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 40 TDI
57.3
72.5
79.1
57.4
74.3
83.1
72.5 in
Width
74.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.3 in
Height
57.4 in
113.4
191.3
115.1
194.2
191.3 in
Length
194.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 40 TDI
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.88 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 40 TDI
CTS2
Generation
C8 (4K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 40 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
LFX
Engine Code
DFBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
318 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 40 TDI
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 40 TDI
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 40 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 40 TDI
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13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
Audi A6 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
22 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A6 40 TDI
15 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
403 mi
Range
870 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
403 mi
870 mi
Audi A6 40 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
198.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A6 40 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
No data
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
