The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6 AWD AT8 (16 - 18)
€ 58,300
€ 73,500
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘ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 VW Phaeton V6 is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6.
VW Phaeton V6
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
57.1
74.9
83.8
58
74
81.9
74.9 in
Width
74 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58 in
113.4
199
122.4
204.1
199 in
Length
204.1 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
122.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4142 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
5.82 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
3D
Generation
CT6
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
GM 3.0L Twin Turbo V6
*BKL*
Engine Code
LGW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
411 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
411 hp
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
409 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
409 lb‑ft
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
152 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
10.08 lb/hp
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
25 mpg
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
490 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
472 mi
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Environmental Impact
216 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).
181.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
216 kWh
181.9 kWh
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1259 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
