Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Cadillac DTS | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 291 hp@5600 286 lb-ft@4400 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 330 hp@5000 375 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 109.5 in | 6.1 in |
Length | 207.6 in | 186.6 in | 21 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 73.3 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 67.7 in | -10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4009 lb. | 4491 lb. | -482 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.7 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 59.1 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.6 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.7 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.2 in | 58.5 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 60.6 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.0 in | 35.5 in | 6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 7.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -15.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.8 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -48.6 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 |
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |