The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 80,900

€ 117,500

€ 80,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Cadillac CTS-V Wagon is 4.6 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi RS6 Avant.
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
Audi RS6 Avant
57.6
72.5
80.4
57.5
76.8
83.5
72.5 in
Width
76.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.6 in
Height
57.5 in
113.4
192
115.3
196.7
192 in
Length
196.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
115.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
Audi RS6 Avant
4497 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.13 %

General
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
Audi RS6 Avant
CTS2
Generation
C8 (4K)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
Audi RS6 Avant
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
556 hp
592 hp
Audi RS6 Avant
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2050 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
551 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi RS6 Avant
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
Audi RS6 Avant
179 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi RS6 Avant
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
8.09 lb/hp
8.01 lb/hp
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
16 mpg
20 mpg
Audi RS6 Avant
11 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
291 mi
Range
395 mi
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
291 mi
395 mi
Audi RS6 Avant
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).
217.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
274.7 kWh
217.9 kWh
Audi RS6 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
552 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
452 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
Audi RS6 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









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