Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Nissan Quest | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 124.0 in | -10.6 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 204.1 in | -12.5 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 77.6 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 71.9 in | -13.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3861 lb. | 4291 lb. | -430 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 41.7 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 63.7 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 65.6 in | -10.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 41.7 in | -4.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 66.2 in | -11.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 67.4 in | -13.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 42.1 in | -6.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.6 in | -61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.6 in | -39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | -45.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -18.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 87.7 ft3 | -74.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 145.7 ft3 | -132.1 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 |
2007 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
2007 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |