Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Nissan Armada | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 123.2 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 207.7 in | -16.1 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 79.3 in | -6.8 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 77.2 in | -19.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3861 lb. | 5302 lb. | -1441 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -10 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 41.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 65.0 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 61.3 in | -6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.8 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.0 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 65.0 in | -10.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 60.8 in | -6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 41.9 in | -6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 63.7 in | -63.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.8 in | -48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 115.9 in (over 3 rows) | -37.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 56.7 ft3 | -43.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 97.1 ft3 | -83.5 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not enough legroom and headroom in 3rd row seat. see full Nissan Armada review |