Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 130.0 in | -16.6 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 221.3 in | -29.7 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 79.1 in | -6.6 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 76.6 in | -18.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3861 lb. | 5742 lb. | -1881 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -13 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 41.1 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 65.3 in | -8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 64.4 in | -9.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.0 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 65.2 in | -10.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 62.3 in | -8.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 39.1 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -31.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -87.5 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 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |