Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Dodge Charger | |
Engine | supercharged 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 556 hp@6100 551 lb-ft@3800 |
6.4L V8 OHV-2v 470 hp@6000 470 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 120.2 in | -6.8 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 199.9 in | -8.3 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 75.0 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 58.4 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4255 lb. | 4365 lb. | -110 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.1 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.5 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 56.2 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.8 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 57.9 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 56.1 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 40.1 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
2013 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first two generations of the CTS were "in between" cars larger than a BMW 3-Series but more compact than a BMW 5-Series. Contented and priced like the former, they weren't pitched as competitors to the latter. With the third-generation sedan this has changed. The new CTS leaves the 3er for the ATS and goes head-to-head with the 5er. However, the 2014's exterior and interior are only a bit more expansive than those of the 2008-2013 car. Also, the rear doors do not open wide enough for easy entry. You'll still find a roomier, more comfortable, easier to access rear seat in the 5-Series, even if the official specs suggest otherwise. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2013 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2013 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | The V6 Charger also feels right because it sits right. Sitting moderately high in the big comfortable seat gazing over an expansive hood, you might start to wonder why traditional American cars don't rule the road the way they once did. Visibility isn't the best, but the 2011 redesign did enlarge the windows, alleviating the bunker-like ambiance of the 2005-2010 sedans. see full Dodge Charger review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Dodge Charger.