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2012 Cadillac CTS and 2008 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Cadillac CTS | Mazda RX-8 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 106.4 in | 7 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 174.3 in | 14.2 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 69.7 in | 4.4 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 52.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3909 lb. | 3045 lb. | 864 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 38.2 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 54.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.7 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.8 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.9 in | 54.9 in | -4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.7 in | 48.1 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 32.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.5 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Cadillac CTS
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Cadillac CTS
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda RX-8
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
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