Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,880 mm | 2,852 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,867 mm | 4,872 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,842 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,751 kg | 1,549 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 61 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,001 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 945 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 955 mm | -43 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 385 L | 428 L | -43 L |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |