Cadillac CTS (2012) vs. Lexus ES (2020) Specs

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2012 Cadillac CTS and 2020 Lexus ES Specifications

Model Year	2012	2020
Model	Cadillac CTS	Lexus ES
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.4 in	113.0 in	0.4 in
Length	191.6 in	195.9 in	-4.3 in
Width	72.5 in	73.4 in	-0.9 in
Height	58.0 in	56.9 in	1.1 in
Curb Weight	3851 lb.	3649 lb.	202 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	37.5 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	55.9 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	55.0 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	42.4 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	37.8 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	54.3 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.1 in	54.3 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	39.2 in	-3.3 in
Total Legroom	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	81.6 in (over 2 rows)	-3.3 in
Cargo Volume	13.6 ft³	16.7 ft³	-3.1 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Cadillac CTS

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Cadillac CTS

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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Lexus ES

2020 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2019	From 2014 on Mazdas have had their front wheels located farther from the passenger compartment than the typical front-wheel-drive car. This opens up space for larger exhaust manifolds behind the engine, for improved performance and efficiency. It also gives the cars more attractive, rear-wheel-drive-like proportions. But it has a price: reduced rear legroom. The Lexus ES provides rear seat passengers with much more room to stretch their legs. Sitting in the rear seat, I can barely reach the front seatback with an outstretched arm. While the first few generations of the Lexus ES were related to the Toyota Camry, the 2013 and 2019 are related to the larger Toyota Avalon. This said, I should also note that the rear seat cushion is the Lexus is mounted somehwat low to the floor, so rear seat passengers also have more need to stretch out if they desire under-thigh support. The new Lexus ES is the sleekest and sportiest to date, and sporty rear roof line's also have a price. see full Lexus ES review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Lexus ES

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