Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Nissan 350Z / 370Z | |
Engine | supercharged 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 556 hp@6100 551 lb-ft@3800 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 350 hp@7400 276 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 100.4 in | 13 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 167.2 in | 21.3 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 72.8 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 51.9 in | 4 in |
Curb Weight | 4313 lb. | 3232 lb. | 1081 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 38.2 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 54.4 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 54.6 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.9 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 0.0 in | 34.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.9 in | 0.0 in | 50.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.7 in | 0.0 in | 47.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 34.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.5 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
2012 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2012 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 Nissan 350Z / 370Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z / 370Z review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z / 370Z review |