Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Nissan Altima | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 110.2 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 192.3 in | -0.7 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 70.4 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 57.9 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3851 lb. | 3041 lb. | 810 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.8 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.3 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.0 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.9 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.6 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.0 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 54.5 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.4 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
2013 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first two generations of the CTS were "in between" cars larger than a BMW 3-Series but more compact than a BMW 5-Series. Contented and priced like the former, they weren't pitched as competitors to the latter. With the third-generation sedan this has changed. The new CTS leaves the 3er for the ATS and goes head-to-head with the 5er. However, the 2014's exterior and interior are only a bit more expansive than those of the 2008-2013 car. Also, the rear doors do not open wide enough for easy entry. You'll still find a roomier, more comfortable, easier to access rear seat in the 5-Series, even if the official specs suggest otherwise. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2013 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 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review |