Cadillac CTS (2007) vs. Acura MDX (2013) Specs

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2007 Cadillac CTS and 2013 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2007	2013
Model	Cadillac CTS	Acura MDX
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.4 in	108.3 in	5.1 in
Length	190.1 in	191.6 in	-1.5 in
Width	70.6 in	78.5 in	-7.9 in
Height	56.7 in	68.2 in	-11.5 in
Curb Weight	3509 lb.	4550 lb.	-1041 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.5 gal.	21.0 gal.	-3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	39.2 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.6 in	61.6 in	-5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.4 in	59.0 in	-5.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.2 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	38.6 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.2 in	61.5 in	-5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.8 in	59.1 in	-5.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	38.7 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.5 in	-37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.0 in	-42 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.1 in	-29.1 in
Total Legroom	78.6 in (over 2 rows)	109 in (over 3 rows)	-30.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.5 ft³	15.0 ft³	-2.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.5	42.9 ft³	-30.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.5 ft³	83.5 ft³	-71 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

2007 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	supportive but comfortable for a long trip see full Cadillac CTS review
2007	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Size of the car gives it lots of interior room compared to comparably priced cars in segment see full Cadillac CTS review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD	Front seats are roomy and well-fitted, very comfortable. see full Cadillac CTS review
2006	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	FRONT SEATS, WIDE, HEATED.. ADJUSTABLE CONFORTABLE FOR 4 PEOPLES SMOOTH RIDE.... see full Cadillac CTS review

2007 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Ingress is tight, limited legroom. see full Cadillac CTS review
2008	4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seats are a little snug, but bareable. However, if someone is pretty tall they might bump their head on the ceiling. see full Cadillac CTS review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Seats were horrible. Could not find a comfortable position plus the center console along with the key fob hanging from the ignition contacted my leg. My 06 Grand Prix was much more comfortable. see full Cadillac CTS review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD	Shorter wheelbase can lead to things being a little cramped in the rear. Also, no rear-seat vents for AC/heater! For shame, Cadillac... Audi figured this out long ago. see full Cadillac CTS review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Acura MDX

2013 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Acura MDX

2013 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review

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