Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Cadillac DTS | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@5200 292 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 112.6 in | 3 in |
Length | 207.6 in | 197.1 in | 10.5 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 78.9 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 70.4 in | -12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4009 lb. | 4578 lb. | -569 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.6 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 61.3 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.3 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 40.6 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 40.5 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.2 in | 61.0 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 56.7 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.0 in | 39.8 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -29.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.8 | 43.8 ft3 | -25 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.8 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -61.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.