Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 400 hp@6000 395 lb-ft@4400 |
4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 108.7 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 190.1 in | 178.2 in | 11.9 in |
Width | 70.6 in | 71.5 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 55.9 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3850 lb. | 3693 lb. | 157 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.5 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 55.4 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.5 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.5 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 55.1 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 34.6 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
2006 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
It is enjoyable to sit in for long periods of time because the seat is so adjustable. The heated seats are incredibly hot for those cold days. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 400-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Power bucket seats with Alcantara inserts and side bolsters are great in cornering at speed. Comfortable for all day drives. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2006 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
little leg room for adults see full Cadillac CTS review |
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 0 | Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD |
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review |