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Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 118.1 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 200.8 in | -9.2 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 77.6 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 71.5 in | -13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3861 lb. | 4367 lb. | -506 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 42.1 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 64.5 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 57.3 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.8 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 41.6 in | -4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 63.2 in | -8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 66.0 in | -11.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.7 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.5 in | -40.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -42.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -21.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 63.6 ft3 | -50 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -94.8 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 |
2011 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review |