Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Mercury Mariner | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 103.1 in | 10.3 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 175.2 in | 16.4 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 71.1 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 67.7 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3861 lb. | 3326 lb. | 535 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.6 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.4 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.2 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.9 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 49.1 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 35.6 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -15.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -52.7 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 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The seats have plush cushioning, lumbar control and position control. The seats are leather/vinyl (I think leather, but not sure) with center punched suede allowing some air circulation. All good for greater comfort on long trips see full Mercury Mariner review |