Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 106.3 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 190.1 in | 184.1 in | 6 in |
Width | 70.6 in | 74.4 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 67.9 in | -11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3509 lb. | 3727 lb. | -218 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.2 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 59.5 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 55.8 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.6 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.6 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 58.6 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 55.0 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.8 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.6 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.5 | 34.2 ft3 | -21.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -65.7 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 |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |