The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 54,100

€ 69,700

€ 54,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI
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 4.2 FSI
4497 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.63 %

General
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
CTS2
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 4.2 FSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
LFX
Engine Code
BVJ

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
318 hp
345 hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Performance
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
14.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
14.14 lb/hp
12.17 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
22 mpg
23 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
15 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
399 mi
Range
487 mi
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
399 mi
487 mi
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
193.3 kWh
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
200.8 kWh
193.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
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