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Cadillac CTS (2011) vs. Nissan Maxima (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Cadillac CTS and 2009 Nissan Maxima specs.

2011 Cadillac CTS and 2009 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Cadillac CTS Nissan Maxima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.4 in 109.3 in 4.1 in
Length 191.6 in 190.6 in 1 in
Width 72.5 in 73.2 in -0.7 in
Height 58.0 in 57.8 in 0.2 in
Curb Weight 3847 lb. 3556 lb. 291 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 20.0 gal. -2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 38.5 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 56.3 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.1 in 53.4 in 1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 43.8 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 36.4 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.7 in 55.1 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.1 in 53.9 in 0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.9 in 34.6 in 1.3 in
Total Legroom 78.3 in (over 2 rows) 78.4 in (over 2 rows) -0.1 in
Cargo Volume 13.6 ft3 14.2 ft3 -0.6 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Cadillac CTS

2011 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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 2011 Cadillac CTS

2011 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2009 Nissan Maxima

2009 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review
2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review
 
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