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Cadillac CTS (2012) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Cadillac CTS and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2012 Cadillac CTS and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Cadillac CTS Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
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 3851 lb. 3297 lb. 554 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

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Cadillac CTS

2012 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The optional Recaro seats are a must despite their $3,400 price, as they provide power-adjustable side bolsters that provide far better lateral support than the standard seats. But the Recaro seats aren't very comfortable, with overly firm bulges here and there. Though the lumbar support can be power-adjusted vertically as well as in-and-out, I couldn't find any position where it was comfortable and ended up adjusting it for minimum intrusiveness. see full Cadillac CTS review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Cadillac CTS

2012 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Hard to get in and out of. not much head room. The material is nice. see full Cadillac CTS review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2007 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2005 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2005 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2005 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 
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