Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Cadillac DTS | Hyundai Elantra | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 104.3 in | 11.3 in |
Length | 207.6 in | 177.4 in | 30.2 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 69.9 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 58.3 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4009 lb. | 2723 lb. | 1286 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.0 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 55.6 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.2 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 43.5 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.2 in | 55.1 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.0 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.0 in | 35.0 in | 7 in |
Total Legroom | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 6 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.8 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 4.6 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 |
2009 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review |