Car comparison

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48VvsCadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Phaeton

6.0 W12 48V

420 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2005
VS

Cadillac CTS I

V 6.0 i V8

405 hp5967 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,780 kg
    3,924 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    228 hp/t
    170 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V

  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VCadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
Power
420hp313kW
405hp302kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
536Nm395lb-ft
Curb weight
2,300kg5,071lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
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Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
46.2s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
23.9L/100 km9.8mpg US11.8mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
228hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
577km358mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
5,967cc364cu in
Length
5,055mm199in
4,864mm191in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,881mm113in
2,880mm113in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,612mm63in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
500L
-
Max trunk volume-
362L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
90L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48VCadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V86,000 rpm6,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VCadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
14.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
189 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
420 hp
313 kW
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
405 hp
302 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V has 15 hp more than Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8 and Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
536 Nm
395 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
2,300 kg
5,071 lb
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
1,780 kg
3,924 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
285 km/h
177 mph
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
262 km/h
163 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V6.1 s
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V84.6 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V has more power, Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8 and Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: 1.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
420 hp
313 kW
6.1 s
285 km/h
177 mph
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
405 hp
302 kW
4.6 s
262 km/h
163 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
Power
405 hp
302 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
362 L
12.8 cu ft
Length
4,864 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VCadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
405 hp
302 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
536 Nm
395 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
4.6 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
2,300 kg
5,071 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
362 L
12.8 cu ft
Length
4,864 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
577 km
358 mi
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
362 L
12.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V
Consumption15.6 L/100 km15.1 mpg US18.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi43.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,340 L618 US gal515 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,095 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 14 Nm more
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 138 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8

  • Is 520 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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