The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6 AWD AT8 (16 - 18) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
€ 73,500

€ 89,400

€ 73,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6 is 4.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V8.
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton V8
58
74
81.9
57.1
74.9
83.4
74 in
Width
74.9 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
122.4
204.1
113.4
199.2
204.1 in
Length
199.2 in
122.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton V8
4142 lb
Curb Weight
4810 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb

Weight Difference:
668 lb
13.89 %

General
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton 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 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 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 V8
Performance
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton 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 V8
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10.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
10.08 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
25 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
472 mi
Range
447 mi
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
472 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton 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).
236.9 kWh
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
181.9 kWh
236.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1259 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data