Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Cadillac ELR | Nissan cube | |
Engine | Electric + Gas 181 hp 295 lb-ft |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 99.6 in | 6.5 in |
Length | 186.0 in | 156.5 in | 29.5 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 66.7 in | 6 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 65.0 in | -9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4050 lb. | 2835 lb. | 1215 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 42.6 in | -5.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 52.2 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.9 in | 48.8 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 40.2 in | -5.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.9 in | 52.4 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.6 in | 47.6 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 35.5 in | -1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 | -47.6 ft3 |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Both cars have comfortable front seats, but the ELR's provide more lateral support, at least with the $2,450 brown interior option (which adds power adjusters to their modestly sized side bolsters). Front seat access isn't among the ELR's strengths. As is often the case with coupes, the doors are long and heavy. see full Cadillac ELR review |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Volt's rear seat is pretty tight. The Cadillac ELR's is even tighter. At 5-9, I barely have enough space for my head and knees, and this when sitting behind someone my own size. Put someone taller in the front seat, and even pre-teens will have trouble squeezing into the back seat. This being a two-door, rear seat access is also dicey. The Tesla's rear seat is far roomier than either GM car's. Plus a rear-facing third row is optional. see full Cadillac ELR review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Cadillac ELR.
2011 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |