2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 5,965 cc, 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2010 Audi A5. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A5.
Because 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. 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 CTS (536 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Audi |
| Model | CTS | A5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3200 cc |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
