Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Ford Mustang | |
Engine | supercharged 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 556 hp@6100 551 lb-ft@3800 |
5.2L V8 DOHC-4v 526 hp@7500 429 lb-ft@4750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 107.1 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 188.3 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 75.4 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 54.4 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4313 lb. | 3705 lb. | 608 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 37.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 56.3 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 54.9 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.0 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.9 in | 52.2 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.7 in | 47.4 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 30.6 in | 4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 72.6 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.5 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
2012 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2012 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 |
2016 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This "why not" should not come as a surprise. Neither the Mustang nor the Audi has much rear legroom. Plus in the Mustang my head was pressed against the rear window, and I'm only 5-9. The Mustang coupe's rear seat is viable only for people up to 5-6 or so in height. The Audi has a little more rear headroom. As does the Mustang convertible. If you will be putting people into the rear seat of the Mustang, you should turn off the "easy entry" feature. When it's activated, this feature automatically motors the seat backward when the engine is shut off, reducing rear legroom to near zero. I was nearly trapped when I turned the engine off while sitting in the back seat to take photos. If you want a V8-powered coupe with a roomy rear seat, get a Dodge Challenger. Both the Mustang and the RS 5 do a better job of transporting luggage than rear seat passengers. Both trunks have about as much capacity as that of the average compact sedan. see full Ford Mustang review |
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