The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6 AWD AT8 (16 - 18) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 73,500

€ 104,500

€ 73,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton 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
113.4
199
204.1 in
Length
199 in
122.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton W12
4142 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
1140 lb
21.58 %

General
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton 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 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
*BAN*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
411 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
411 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton W12
409 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
409 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton 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 W12
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10.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
10.08 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
25 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
18 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
472 mi
Range
359 mi
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
472 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton 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).
295.5 kWh
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
181.9 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1259 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data