The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 51,600
€ 71,500
€ 51,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,500
ⓘ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 3.6 V6 is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition.
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
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
194.6
192 in
Length
194.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.73 %
General
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
LFX
Engine Code
CVUB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
318 hp
322 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Performance
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
▶ REPLAY
13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
23 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
15 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
406 mi
Range
709 mi
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
406 mi
709 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Environmental Impact
197 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).
131.6 kWh
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
197 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
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
