2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 641 kg more than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm). This means 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | CTS | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2233 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5059 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2881 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
