Car comparison

Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40VvsCadillac STS 4.6 i V8

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

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Volkswagen Phaeton

4.2 i V8 40V

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2010
VS

Cadillac STS

4.6 i V8

325 hp4565 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2011

Comparison overview

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

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Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    335 hp
    250 kW
  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    290 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    720 km
    447 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40VCadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Power
335hp250kW
325hp242kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
2,205kg4,861lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,730kg6,019lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
77.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.9s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
21.9s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
720km447mi
Calculated
468km291mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
4,565cc279cu in
Length
5,055mm199in
4,985mm196in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,843mm73in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,464mm58in
Wheelbase
2,881mm113in
2,957mm116in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,612mm63in
1,581mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
464L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
66L
CO2 emissions
290g/km
336g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40VCadillac STS 4.6 i V8PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V6,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm
CadillacSTS4.6 i V86,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40VCadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
22.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
325 hp
242 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V 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 4.2 i V8 40V: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
2,205 kg
4,861 lb
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
1,920 kg
4,233 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
248 km/h
154 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V6.9 s
CadillacSTS4.6 i V86.7 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V 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 4.2 i V8 40V: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V and Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8: 1.6 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
720 km
447 mi
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
468 km
291 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
325 hp
242 kW
6.7 s
248 km/h
154 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 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

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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
6.9 s
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
6.7 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40VCadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
2,205 kg
4,861 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 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
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,985 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Range score
720 km
447 mi
468 km
291 mi
CO2 score
290 g/km
336 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 4.2 i V8 40VCadillac STS 4.6 i V8
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km24.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi39.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year3,701 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 252 km (157 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 36 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 46 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8

  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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