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2011 Cadillac CTS and 2013 Lexus IS Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 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 | 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. | 3800 lb. | 448 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 |
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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS
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