Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Lexus IS | |
Engine | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 400 hp@6000 395 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 110.2 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 190.1 in | 184.3 in | 5.8 in |
Width | 70.6 in | 71.3 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 56.3 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3850 lb. | 3593 lb. | 257 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 55.9 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 54.3 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 44.8 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 53.4 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 54.0 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 32.2 in | 4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 1.7 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 |
2017 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review |
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