Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Cadillac DTS | Ford Edge | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@5200 292 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 111.2 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 207.6 in | 184.2 in | 23.4 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 76.0 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 67.0 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4009 lb. | 4056 lb. | -47 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.0 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 58.9 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.8 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 40.7 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.2 in | 58.7 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 56.1 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.0 in | 39.6 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.8 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -50.1 ft3 |
2006 Cadillac DTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
Keeps you in the seat in the turns and feels like a la-z-boy! see full Cadillac DTS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
My two teenage daughters can take a 6 hour car trip and not be in each others space. see full Cadillac DTS review |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |