Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Lexus IS | |
Engine | supercharged 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 556 hp@6100 551 lb-ft@3800 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,880 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,867 mm | 4,575 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,842 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,930 kg | 1,724 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 65 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 945 mm | 41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 932 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 777 mm | 135 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 385 L | 368 L | 17 L |
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
supportive but comfortable for a long trip see full Cadillac CTS review |
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ingress is tight, limited legroom. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are a little snug, but bareable. However, if someone is pretty tall they might bump their head on the ceiling. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2013 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS.