Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
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 | 113.4 in | 107.5 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 180.1 in | 11.5 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 70.9 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 56.1 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4248 lb. | 3780 lb. | 468 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.4 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.1 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.9 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.7 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 52.7 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 53.7 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 30.6 in | 5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |