2012 Audi S4 vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS

To start off, 2012 Audi S4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac CTS would be higher. Both 2012 Audi S4 and 2010 Cadillac CTS are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS.

Because 2012 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 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, 2012 Audi S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Audi S4 2010 Cadillac CTS
Make Audi Cadillac
Model S4 CTS
Year Released 2012 2010
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 333 HP 270 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 302 Nm
Torque RPM 2900 RPM 5700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type 6-speed manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4704 mm 4867 mm
Vehicle Width 1829 mm 1842 mm
Vehicle Height 1427 mm 1504 mm
Wheelbase Size 2809 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 68 L


 

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