Cadillac DTS (2006) vs. Ford Explorer (2018) Specs

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2006 Cadillac DTS and 2018 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2006	2018
Model	Cadillac DTS	Ford Explorer
Engine	4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@5200 292 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.6 in	112.6 in	3 in
Length	207.6 in	198.3 in	9.3 in
Width	74.8 in	78.9 in	-4.1 in
Height	57.6 in	70.0 in	-12.4 in
Curb Weight	4009 lb.	4890 lb.	-881 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.6 gal.	-0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	41.4 in	-3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.0 in	61.5 in	-1.5 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	40.6 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.2 in	61.0 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.7 in	56.8 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	42.0 in	39.5 in	2.5 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	33.3 in	-33.3 in
Total Legroom	84.5 in (over 2 rows)	113.4 in (over 3 rows)	-28.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.8 ft³	21.0 ft³	-2.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	18.8	43.9 ft³	-25.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	18.8 ft³	81.7 ft³	-62.9 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

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