2016 Audi A6 vs 2016 Cadillac CTS

2016 Audi A6

2016 Cadillac CTS

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4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A6 4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium	24	34	$42,966	$46,200
A6 4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus	24	34	$42,966	$46,200
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Premium	22	32	$45,012	$48,400
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	22	32	$45,012	$48,400
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0L TDI Premium Plus	25	38	$55,336	$59,500
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0L TDI Prestige	25	38	$55,336	$59,500
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0T Premium Plus	20	29	$53,382	$57,400
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0T Prestige	20	29	$53,382	$57,400
S6 4-Door Sedan Premium Plus	18	27	$65,938	$70,900
S6 4-Door Sedan Prestige	18	27	$65,938	$70,900

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4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo AWD	21	29	$44,944	$47,560
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Luxury Collection AWD	21	29	$50,087	$53,285
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Luxury Collection RWD	21	31	$48,207	$51,285
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Performance Collection AWD	21	29	$54,496	$58,285
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Performance Collection RWD	21	31	$52,626	$56,285
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Premium Collection AWD	21	29	$58,610	$62,685
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Premium Collection RWD	21	31	$56,740	$60,685
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo RWD	21	31	$43,054	$45,560
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury Collection AWD	19	28	$51,967	$55,285
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury Collection RWD	20	30	$50,087	$53,285
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Performance Collection AWD	19	28	$56,366	$60,285
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Performance Collection RWD	20	30	$54,496	$58,285
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium Collection AWD	19	28	$60,480	$64,685
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium Collection RWD	20	30	$58,610	$62,685
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Twin Turbo V-Sport Premium RWD	16	24	$65,407	$69,955
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Twin Turbo V-Sport RWD	16	24	$56,057	$59,955
CTS-V Sedan 4-Door Sedan	14	21	$78,535	$83,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$42,966

$44,944

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$46,200

$47,560

Monthly Payment Estimate

$770 / month

$793 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Audi A6 builds on an already impressive set of features, abilities, and styling to yield a safe, fun, high-tech luxury sedan.

The 2016 Cadillac CTS sedan is a stunning luxury sedan that drives as well or better than its European rivals.

TCC Likes

Slightly revised looks carry forward understated charm
Improved power adds more confident passing
New S tronic dual-clutch base transmission is crisp

Cadillac interiors keep getting better
Looks American, looks runway
Twin-turbo V-6s are here, too

TCC Dislikes

Can be rather expensive fully configured
Rear seat space is a bit tight
Still not clear why you should pick A6 instead of A7

Wagon's gone for good
A whiff of Stuttgart at the roofline
CUE still missing a beat

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Mid-Size

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

37.50

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

54.80

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

40.40

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.2

97.0

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

56.90

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

35.40

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

45.70

Second Hip Room (in)

53.30

Front Hip Room (in)

53.80

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

61.40

Length, Overall (in)

194.2

195.50

Height, Overall (in)

57.8

57.20

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

61.70

Wheelbase (in)

114.6

114.60

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.8

72.20

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.1

13.7

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

12.6 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x - TBD -

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.8

19.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Pwr

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.2

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

RHN

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P245/45R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RHN

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P245/45R17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3803

3808

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

17 x 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

17 x 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SIDI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

295 @ 3000-4500

Engine Order Code

LTG

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

252 @ 5000

268 @ 5600

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Turbocharged Gas I4

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

4.62

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.23

3.27

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.07

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.26

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

3.93

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.04

Trans Order Code

M5N

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.85

Clutch Size (in)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.66

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A6

Cadillac CTS Sedan

Body Style

Sedan

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Independent Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.3

7.4

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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