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Cadillac CTS (2012) vs. Chevrolet SS (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Cadillac CTS and 2016 Chevrolet SS specs.

2012 Cadillac CTS and 2016 Chevrolet SS Specifications

Model Year 2012 2016  
Model Cadillac CTS Chevrolet SS  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.4 in 114.8 in -1.4 in
Length 191.6 in 195.5 in -3.9 in
Width 72.5 in 74.7 in -2.2 in
Height 58.0 in 57.9 in 0.1 in
Curb Weight 3851 lb. 3997 lb. -146 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 18.8 gal. -0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 38.7 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 59.1 in -2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.1 in 57.2 in -2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 42.3 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 38.0 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.7 in 59.0 in -4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.1 in 58.0 in -3.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.9 in 39.7 in -3.8 in
Total Legroom 78.3 in (over 2 rows) 82 in (over 2 rows) -3.7 in
Cargo Volume 13.6 ft3 16.4 ft3 -2.8 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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet SS

2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat. Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most. see full Chevrolet SS review
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger. see full Chevrolet SS review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet SS

2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Rear seat is functional and roomy. I'm 6'4" and with the drivers seat in my preferred postion there is still a decent amount of legroom behind. Overall much better than the Charger/Challenger. see full Chevrolet SS review
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed manual RWD
The front seat is just OK. Feels like a pretty flat bottom and fairly hard. Also, for a car with sporting pretentions there is surprisingly little side bolstering. see full Chevrolet SS review
 
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