Cadillac CTS (2009) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2015) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Cadillac CTS and 2015 Chevrolet Malibu specs.
2009 Cadillac CTS and 2015 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
Model Year |
2009 |
2015 |
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Model |
Cadillac CTS |
Chevrolet Malibu |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
113.4 in |
107.8 in |
5.6 in |
Length |
191.6 in |
191.5 in |
0.1 in |
Width |
72.5 in |
73.0 in |
-0.5 in |
Height |
58.0 in |
57.6 in |
0.4 in |
Curb Weight |
3861 lb. |
3393 lb. |
468 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
18.0 gal. |
18.5 gal. |
-0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
38.8 in |
39.0 in |
-0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
56.7 in |
57.5 in |
-0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
55.1 in |
55.0 in |
0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.4 in |
42.1 in |
0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
37.2 in |
37.5 in |
-0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
54.7 in |
57.1 in |
-2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
54.1 in |
54.3 in |
-0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
35.9 in |
36.8 in |
-0.9 in |
Total Legroom |
78.3 in (over 2 rows) |
78.9 in (over 2 rows) |
-0.6 in |
Cargo Volume |
13.6 ft3 |
16.3 ft3 |
-2.7 ft3 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Cadillac CTS
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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
2016 |
Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora.
The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited.
Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not.
I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear.
see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
2014 |
4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu.
see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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