2006 Audi TT vs. 2006 Cadillac STS
To start off, both 2006 Audi TT and 2006 Cadillac STS 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 STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac STS (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2006 Audi TT. (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac STS weights approximately 353 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.
Because 2006 Cadillac STS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Cadillac STS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi TT, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi TT. (282 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS 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 STS | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | TT | STS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 282 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 66 L |
