The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11) vs. Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 49,600
€ 55,700
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,700
ⓘ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. The Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 45 TDI.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 45 TDI
57.6
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
57.6 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 45 TDI
4149 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
0.95 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 45 TDI
CTS2
Generation
C8 (4K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 45 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DDVE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
228 hp
Audi A6 45 TDI
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 45 TDI
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 45 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 45 TDI
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13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.51 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
Audi A6 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A6 45 TDI
14 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
377 mi
Range
699 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
377 mi
699 mi
Audi A6 45 TDI
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
115.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
212.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 45 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 45 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
