The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 51,400
€ 54,900
€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,900
ⓘ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. The Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6 is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
57.6
72.5
80.4
57.5
73.8
82.1
72.5 in
Width
73.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.5 in
113.4
192
114.6
193.9
192 in
Length
193.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.36 %
General
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
CTS2
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
272 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
223 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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15.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
15.64 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
22 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
15 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
391 mi
Range
790 mi
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
391 mi
790 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 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 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 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)
47.6 cu ft
