Cadillac XTS (2013) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2010) Specs

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2013 Cadillac XTS and 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2013	2010
Model	Cadillac XTS	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 304 hp@6800 264 lb-ft@5200	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.7 in	112.3 in	-0.6 in
Length	202.0 in	191.8 in	10.2 in
Width	72.9 in	70.3 in	2.6 in
Height	59.5 in	57.1 in	2.4 in
Curb Weight	4006 lb.	3680 lb.	326 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	16.0 gal.	3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	39.4 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	55.9 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	53.0 in	2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	42.2 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.2 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	53.9 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	52.1 in	2.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.0 in	37.6 in	2.4 in
Total Legroom	82.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	2.3 in
Cargo Volume	18.0 ft³	15.1 ft³	2.9 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Cadillac XTS

2013 Cadillac XTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The generously sized front buckets inside the XTS are among the most comfortable and supportive you'll find, assuming you like your seating on the firm (if not quite Audi-firm) side. Those seeking a cushier seat with an optional massager (not offered in the XTS) will find one in the MKS. Both cars' front seats provide more lateral support than you might expect from America's remaining large luxury sedans, but still not a lot. After all, hardcore canyon carving isn't the primary objective. Despite their much larger number of adjustments, I found the Audi A8's front seats to be overly firm and less form-fitting than those in the Detroiters. The rear seat of the XTS is also quite comfortable--for two people. Basing the XTS on GM's Epsilon platform, originally created for much smaller cars, has a cost. It's much cheaper and easier to lengthen a platform than to widen one. So the XTS is essentially a stretched midsize sedan rather than a truly large one. Rear legroom is abundant despite insufficient space for feet beneath the front seats, but the cabin is decidedly midsize in breadth. The compact Dodge Dart (admittedly wide and heavy for its class) provides as much space for shoulders. Rear seat passengers sit much closer to the front seats in the MKS, which consequently doesn't feel nearly as roomy in back. But the Lincoln's rear seat cushion is higher off the floor, and so provides better thigh support for adults. The Audi easily provides the most space for three abreast. For XTS-matching legroom, though, you'll have to step up to the extended wheelbase version. see full Cadillac XTS review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

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