Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Chevrolet Malibu Classic | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 106.3 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 188.3 in | 3.3 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 69.9 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 57.5 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3861 lb. | 3297 lb. | 564 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.7 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.2 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.9 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.6 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.1 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 52.4 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 38.5 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -1.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.