Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Cadillac DTS | Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@5200 292 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 237 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 103.7 in | 11.9 in |
Length | 207.6 in | 180.0 in | 27.6 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 69.4 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 58.7 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4009 lb. | 3480 lb. | 529 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.6 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 54.7 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.3 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.2 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.9 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.2 in | 54.3 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.1 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.0 in | 36.1 in | 5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.8 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 7.2 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 |
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
These seats desperately need more lumbar support. They're okay in short distances, but I really want the Recaros from the Evo a few hours in. Stronger side bolsters would be nice for hoon duty, too. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review |