Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Mazda CX-9 | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 113.2 in | 0.2 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 200.2 in | -8.6 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 76.2 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 59.1 in | 68.0 in | -8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4060 lb. | 4330 lb. | -270 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.4 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 56.5 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.9 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.0 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.7 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 56.0 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 39.8 in | -3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -34.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.0 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 25.0 | 48.3 ft3 | -23.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -42.7 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2010 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review |