2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 Audi A6
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac CTS and 2012 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2012 Audi A6. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A6.
Because 2012 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 2012 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A6, 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, 2012 Audi A6 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac CTS | 2012 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Audi |
| Model | CTS | A6 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
