Car comparison

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8vsVolkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8

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

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Cadillac STS

4.6 i V8

325 hp4565 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2011
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton Long

4.2 V8

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8

  • Most powerful
    335 hp
    250 kW
  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.9 L/100 km
    12.4 mpg US
    14.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    692 km
    430 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,780 kg
    3,924 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacSTS4.6 i V8VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
Power
325hp242kW
335hp250kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Gross weight-
2,910kg6,415lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
78.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.2L/100 km12.3mpg US14.7mpg UK
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
180Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
458km285mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,565cc279cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,985mm196in
5,175mm204in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,957mm116in
3,001mm118in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,612mm63in
Trunk volume
464L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
66L
90L
CO2 emissions
343g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacSTS4.6 i V86,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V86,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacSTS4.6 i V8VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
22.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
325 hp
242 kW
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
335 hp
250 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8 has 10 hp more than Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
2,390 kg
5,269 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS4.6 i V86.2 s
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V86.9 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8 has more power, Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8 and Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
458 km
285 mi
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
692 km
430 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
325 hp
242 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
335 hp
250 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,985 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,175 mm
203.7 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
6.2 s
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacSTS4.6 i V8VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
Power
325 hp
242 kW
335 hp
250 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
2,390 kg
5,269 lb
Fuel consumption
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,985 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,175 mm
203.7 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
458 km
285 mi
692 km
430 mi
CO2 score
343 g/km
-
Trunk score
464 L
16.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
VehicleCadillac STS 4.6 i V8Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8
Consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.20 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.56 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,780 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8

  • Is 610 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 234 km (145 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 36 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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