Cadillac CTS (2011) vs. Lexus IS (2008) Specs

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2011 Cadillac CTS and 2008 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2011	2008
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
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

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Cadillac CTS

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Cadillac CTS

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Lexus IS

2008 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review

2008 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review
2007	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review
2007	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review

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