The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 80,900

€ 42,500

€ 80,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Cadillac CTS-V Wagon is 1.9 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 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-V Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
4497 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
14.45 %

General
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
CTS2
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
CCDA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
556 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
551 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
179 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.57 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
8.09 lb/hp
20.57 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
16 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
11 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
291 mi
Range
506 mi
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
291 mi
506 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
162.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
274.7 kWh
162.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
552 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









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