Cadillac CTS (2006) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2016) Specs

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2006 Cadillac CTS and 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2006	2016
Model	Cadillac CTS	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	6.0L V8 OHV-2v 400 hp@6000 395 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.4 in	103.8 in	9.6 in
Length	190.1 in	167.5 in	22.6 in
Width	70.6 in	70.8 in	-0.2 in
Height	56.7 in	57.2 in	-0.5 in
Curb Weight	3850 lb.	3283 lb.	567 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	4.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	38.4 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.6 in	55.9 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.4 in	0.0 in	53.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.2 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	38.1 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.2 in	53.9 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.8 in	0.0 in	53.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	35.6 in	0.6 in
Total Legroom	78.6 in (over 2 rows)	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.5 ft³	22.8 ft³	-10.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.5 ft³	52.7 ft³	-40.2 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

2006 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD	Front seats are roomy and well-fitted, very comfortable. see full Cadillac CTS review
2006	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	FRONT SEATS, WIDE, HEATED.. ADJUSTABLE CONFORTABLE FOR 4 PEOPLES SMOOTH RIDE.... see full Cadillac CTS review
2005	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	It is enjoyable to sit in for long periods of time because the seat is so adjustable. The heated seats are incredibly hot for those cold days. see full Cadillac CTS review
2005	4dr Sedan 400-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD	Power bucket seats with Alcantara inserts and side bolsters are great in cornering at speed. Comfortable for all day drives. see full Cadillac CTS review

2006 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Seats were horrible. Could not find a comfortable position plus the center console along with the key fob hanging from the ignition contacted my leg. My 06 Grand Prix was much more comfortable. see full Cadillac CTS review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD	Shorter wheelbase can lead to things being a little cramped in the rear. Also, no rear-seat vents for AC/heater! For shame, Cadillac... Audi figured this out long ago. see full Cadillac CTS review
2005	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	little leg room for adults see full Cadillac CTS review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The original Golf revolutionized the automotive world by demonstrating how practical a small car could be. Though the latest, seventh-generation Golf is much larger than the original, and every major auto maker now offers a Golf-like compact, the Volkswagen continues to impress with its practicality. Let's start with the front seat. The seat itself is shaped and padded to provide nearly ideal comfort and support in daily driving. The performance buckets in the GTI and R have firmer bolsters that provide more lateral support, but the regular Golf's buckets are cushier and more comfortably contoured. The e-Golf uses the same exemplary seats. In comparison, the seats in the Soul EV are merely okay. The view forward from the e-Golf's driver seat is also about as good as it gets in a current compact, with a reasonably-sized instrument panel and an expansive, comfortably raked windshield flanked by relatively thin pillars. This said, some people might prefer the higher driving position in the quasi-crossover Soul EV. For me, a conventional car's lower position continues to feel more natural, especially in turns. Battery packs take up space. Even with the (roughly) 1.5-kWh battery packs used by hybrids cargo capacity usually takes a hit. In the Soul EV, rear seat legroom suffers a three-inch reduction due to the underfloor location of the car's 27-kWh battery pack. But VW engineers managed to design and package a 24-kWh battery pack so cleverly that the e-Golf's passenger and cargo room are identical to those of a regular Golf. Adults will comfortably fit in the car's back seat. The same can't be said about most other EVs--the Soul being a second exception. Even with the three-inch cut, the Kia's back seat is about as roomy as the Golf's. The i3's back seat is far tighter. Which EV treats its passengers best depends on the season. The e-Golf includes rear air vents, while the Soul EV+ includes rear seat bun warmers. Moving to the cargo area, the Soul EV's battery pack eats up a dozen cubic feet, leaving just under 50. The uncompromised e-Golf can contain a couple more. But these figures don't convey the differing proportions of the cars' cargo holds. The e-Golf's is a few inches longer, while the Soul EV's is a few inches taller. Which is the better cargo hauler depends on the shape of your cargo. The much larger Tesla Model S can hold a few more cubic feet, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class about the same as the e-Golf. No other EV comes close, especially not the 12-cube BMW i3. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	2dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Difficult ingress and egress see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review

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