The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
€ 51,600

€ 52,100

€ 51,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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 3.6 V6 is 1.9 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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 3.6 V6
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.39 %

General
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
CTS2
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
LFX
Engine Code
CAJA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
318 hp
286 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.22 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
14.22 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
23 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
406 mi
Range
523 mi
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
406 mi
523 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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).
179.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
197 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









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