Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 105.3 in | 8.1 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 186.8 in | 4.8 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 70.1 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 56.7 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3847 lb. | 3287 lb. | 560 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.1 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.7 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.1 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 54.9 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 54.1 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.5 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -1.6 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 |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I can fit three car seats in it. I can put my seat as far back as I need to and most adults can still sit comfortably in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large enough for a six foot fiver and still room in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |