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Cadillac CTS (2015) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Cadillac CTS and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2015 Cadillac CTS and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2015 2016  
Model Cadillac CTS Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 114.6 in 111.4 in 3.2 in
Length 195.5 in 193.8 in 1.7 in
Width 72.2 in 73.0 in -0.8 in
Height 57.2 in 57.7 in -0.5 in
Curb Weight 3620 lb. 3086 lb. 534 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 13.0 gal. 6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.2 in 39.1 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.9 in 58.5 in -1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.8 in 54.1 in -0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 42.0 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 37.5 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.8 in 57.1 in -2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.3 in 53.4 in -0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.4 in 38.1 in -2.7 in
Total Legroom 78 in (over 2 rows) 80.1 in (over 2 rows) -2.1 in
Cargo Volume 13.7 ft3 15.8 ft3 -2.1 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Cadillac CTS

2015 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The first two generations of the CTS were "in between" cars larger than a BMW 3-Series but more compact than a BMW 5-Series. Contented and priced like the former, they weren't pitched as competitors to the latter. With the third-generation sedan this has changed. The new CTS leaves the 3er for the ATS and goes head-to-head with the 5er. However, the 2014's exterior and interior are only a bit more expansive than those of the 2008-2013 car. Also, the rear doors do not open wide enough for easy entry. You'll still find a roomier, more comfortable, easier to access rear seat in the 5-Series, even if the official specs suggest otherwise. see full Cadillac CTS review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

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