Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 400 hp@6000 395 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 109.3 in | 4.1 in |
Length | 190.1 in | 192.8 in | -2.7 in |
Width | 70.6 in | 73.2 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 56.5 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3850 lb. | 3471 lb. | 379 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 56.7 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 54.2 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 45.0 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.7 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 55.7 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 53.5 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 34.2 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
2006 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Front seats are roomy and well-fitted, very comfortable. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
FRONT SEATS, WIDE, HEATED.. ADJUSTABLE CONFORTABLE FOR 4 PEOPLES SMOOTH RIDE.... see full Cadillac CTS review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
It is enjoyable to sit in for long periods of time because the seat is so adjustable. The heated seats are incredibly hot for those cold days. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 400-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Power bucket seats with Alcantara inserts and side bolsters are great in cornering at speed. Comfortable for all day drives. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2006 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Seats were horrible. Could not find a comfortable position plus the center console along with the key fob hanging from the ignition contacted my leg. My 06 Grand Prix was much more comfortable. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Shorter wheelbase can lead to things being a little cramped in the rear. Also, no rear-seat vents for AC/heater! For shame, Cadillac... Audi figured this out long ago. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
little leg room for adults see full Cadillac CTS review |
2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review |
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