The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6 AWD AT8 (16 - 18) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 73,500
€ 81,400
€ 73,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6 is 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
58
74
81.9
57.1
75.1
83.4
74 in
Width
75.1 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
122.4
204.1
118.1
203.9
204.1 in
Length
203.9 in
122.4 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4142 lb
Curb Weight
5099 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb
Weight Difference:
957 lb
18.77 %
General
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
CT6
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
GM 3.0L Twin Turbo V6
Engine Series
LGW
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
411 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
411 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
409 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
409 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
10.08 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
25 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
472 mi
Range
658 mi
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
472 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
181.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
174.9 kWh
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
181.9 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1259 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
