2011 Audi A4 vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2011 Audi A4 and 2011 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2011 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 157 kg more than 2011 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Cadillac CTS 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 2011 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A4, 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, 2011 Cadillac CTS (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A4 | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | A4 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
