The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 51,400

€ 42,200

€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 Wagon 3.0 V6 is 1.9 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
57.6
72.5
80.4
57.6
73
79.9
72.5 in
Width
73 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
113.4
192
111.9
194
192 in
Length
194 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.11 %

General
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
CTS2
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
272 hp
168 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
223 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
15.64 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
22 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
15 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
391 mi
Range
737 mi
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
391 mi
737 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
204.5 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 Wagon 3.0 V6
204.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









42 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft