Cadillac CTS (2006) vs. Ford Taurus (2012) Specs

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2006 Cadillac CTS and 2012 Ford Taurus Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Cadillac CTS	Ford Taurus
Engine	6.0L V8 OHV-2v 400 hp@6000 395 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.4 in	112.9 in	0.5 in
Length	190.1 in	202.9 in	-12.8 in
Width	70.6 in	76.2 in	-5.6 in
Height	56.7 in	60.7 in	-4 in
Curb Weight	3850 lb.	4415 lb.	-565 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.5 gal.	20.0 gal.	-2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	39.0 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.6 in	57.9 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.4 in	56.3 in	-2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.9 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	37.8 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.2 in	56.9 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.8 in	55.8 in	-2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	38.1 in	-1.9 in
Total Legroom	78.6 in (over 2 rows)	80 in (over 2 rows)	-1.4 in
Cargo Volume	12.5 ft³	20.1 ft³	-7.6 ft³

2006 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Size of the car gives it lots of interior room compared to comparably priced cars in segment see full Cadillac CTS review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD	Front seats are roomy and well-fitted, very comfortable. see full Cadillac CTS review
2006	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	FRONT SEATS, WIDE, HEATED.. ADJUSTABLE CONFORTABLE FOR 4 PEOPLES SMOOTH RIDE.... see full Cadillac CTS review
2005	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	It is enjoyable to sit in for long periods of time because the seat is so adjustable. The heated seats are incredibly hot for those cold days. see full Cadillac CTS review
2005	4dr Sedan 400-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD	Power bucket seats with Alcantara inserts and side bolsters are great in cornering at speed. Comfortable for all day drives. see full Cadillac CTS review

2006 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Seats were horrible. Could not find a comfortable position plus the center console along with the key fob hanging from the ignition contacted my leg. My 06 Grand Prix was much more comfortable. see full Cadillac CTS review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD	Shorter wheelbase can lead to things being a little cramped in the rear. Also, no rear-seat vents for AC/heater! For shame, Cadillac... Audi figured this out long ago. see full Cadillac CTS review
2005	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	little leg room for adults see full Cadillac CTS review

2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review

2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review
2012	0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review

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