Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 112.3 in | 1.1 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 191.8 in | -0.2 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 70.3 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 57.1 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3861 lb. | 3450 lb. | 411 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.9 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.0 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.2 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.9 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 52.1 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 37.6 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -1.5 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 |
2010 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |