2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 406 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Seville | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 2233 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5059 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2881 mm |
