2006 Audi TT vs. 2006 Cadillac DTS
To start off, both 2006 Audi TT and 2006 Cadillac DTS were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Audi TT. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac DTS weights approximately 432 kg more than 2006 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Cadillac DTS (388 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi TT. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi TT | 2006 Cadillac DTS | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | TT | DTS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1758 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
