The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6 AWD AT8 (16 - 18) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 73,500
€ 89,200
€ 73,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,200
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton long V8
58
74
81.9
57.1
74.9
83.8
74 in
Width
74.9 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
122.4
204.1
118.1
203.7
204.1 in
Length
203.7 in
122.4 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton long V8
4142 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
981 lb
19.15 %
General
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton long V8
CT6
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
GM 3.0L Twin Turbo V6
Engine Series
LGW
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
411 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
411 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
409 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
409 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton long V8
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
▶ REPLAY
10.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
10.08 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
25 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
472 mi
Range
430 mi
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
472 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
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).
246.2 kWh
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
181.9 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1259 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
