Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Cadillac DTS | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@5200 292 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 91.7 in | 23.9 in |
Length | 207.6 in | 157.3 in | 50.3 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 67.7 in | 7.1 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 49.0 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4009 lb. | 2441 lb. | 1568 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 37.4 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 53.2 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 50.6 in | 6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 43.1 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 0.0 in | 38.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.2 in | 0.0 in | 59.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.0 in | 0.0 in | 42 in |
Total Legroom | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 41.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.8 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |