The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)
€ 51,400

€ 43,900

€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘ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 2.7 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 2.7 TDI
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.78 %

General
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CANA, CANC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
272 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
223 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Performance
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.98 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
15.64 lb/hp
20.98 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
22 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
15 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
391 mi
Range
702 mi
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
391 mi
702 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 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).
127.6 kWh
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
204.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 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