Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Nissan cube | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 99.6 in | 13.8 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 156.5 in | 35.1 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 66.7 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 59.1 in | 65.0 in | -5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4060 lb. | 2762 lb. | 1298 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 42.6 in | -3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 52.2 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 48.8 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.2 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 52.4 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 47.6 in | 6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 35.5 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.0 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
2013 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first two generations of the CTS were "in between" cars larger than a BMW 3-Series but more compact than a BMW 5-Series. Contented and priced like the former, they weren't pitched as competitors to the latter. With the third-generation sedan this has changed. The new CTS leaves the 3er for the ATS and goes head-to-head with the 5er. However, the 2014's exterior and interior are only a bit more expansive than those of the 2008-2013 car. Also, the rear doors do not open wide enough for easy entry. You'll still find a roomier, more comfortable, easier to access rear seat in the 5-Series, even if the official specs suggest otherwise. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2013 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 |
2010 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
SEATS ARE COMFY FOR LONG TRIPS. DO NOT BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOU. see full Nissan cube review |