Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Cadillac DTS | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 291 hp@5600 286 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 104.3 in | 11.3 in |
Length | 207.6 in | 178.5 in | 29.1 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 71.8 in | 3 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 57.7 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4009 lb. | 3210 lb. | 799 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.3 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 55.6 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.9 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.9 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.2 in | 53.7 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 52.7 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.0 in | 33.2 in | 8.8 in |
Total Legroom | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 9.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.8 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 5.6 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 |
2014 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2014 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |