The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6 AWD AT8 (16 - 18) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 73,500

€ 119,800

€ 73,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,800
ⓘ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 W12.
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton long W12
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 W12
4142 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
1232 lb
22.92 %

General
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton long W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton long W12
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
GM 3.0L Twin Turbo V6
Engine Series
LGW
Engine Code
*BRN*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
411 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
411 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
409 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
409 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton long W12
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12
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10.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
10.08 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
25 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
18 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
472 mi
Range
386 mi
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
472 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
181.9 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1259 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data