Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Nissan Xterra | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 106.3 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 178.7 in | 12.9 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 72.8 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 74.9 in | -16.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3861 lb. | 4150 lb. | -289 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.3 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.9 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.3 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 58.3 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 46.1 in | 8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 34.4 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -21.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | -52.1 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 |
2009 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Roomy rear seat with easy access. see full Nissan Xterra review |