Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Cadillac STS | Cadillac CTS | |
Engine | supercharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 469 hp@6400 439 lb-ft@3800 |
supercharged 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 556 hp@6100 551 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 113.4 in | 3 in |
Length | 196.3 in | 191.6 in | 4.7 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 72.5 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 58.0 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4233 lb. | 4255 lb. | -22 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 56.7 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.1 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 54.7 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 54.1 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.9 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
2006 Cadillac STS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very tight legroom. see full Cadillac STS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No room in the back...even tight for kids. see full Cadillac STS review |
2013 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2013 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Hard to get in and out of. not much head room. The material is nice. see full Cadillac CTS review |