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Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | BMW X3 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 110.1 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 179.7 in | 11.9 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 73.0 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 66.0 in | -8 in |
Curb Weight | 3861 lb. | 4012 lb. | -151 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.8 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.2 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.4 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 35.8 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -16.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -57.4 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |
2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |