Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Cadillac DTS | Lexus GS | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@5200 292 lb-ft@4400 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 112.2 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 207.6 in | 190.0 in | 17.6 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 71.7 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 56.1 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4009 lb. | 3916 lb. | 93 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 37.8 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 56.3 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.4 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 43.5 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.2 in | 55.1 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 51.4 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.0 in | 36.4 in | 5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.8 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 6.1 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 |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |