Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6200 252 lb-ft@3100 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 91.7 in | 21.7 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 157.3 in | 34.3 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 67.7 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 49.0 in | 9 in |
Curb Weight | 3872 lb. | 2441 lb. | 1431 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.4 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.2 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 50.6 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 35.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Size of the car gives it lots of interior room compared to comparably priced cars in segment see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 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 |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |