Model Year | 2009 | 2021 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 119.1 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 198.8 in | -7.2 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 78.9 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 69.9 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3861 lb. | 4345 lb. | -484 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 61.8 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 59.2 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.5 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 61.9 in | -7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 59.1 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 39.0 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -35.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 47.9 ft3 | -34.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -74.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Ford Explorer.