Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Cadillac DTS | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@5200 292 lb-ft@4400 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 105.7 in | 9.9 in |
Length | 207.6 in | 179.8 in | 27.8 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 70.5 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 59.5 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4009 lb. | 3078 lb. | 931 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.6 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 56.9 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.1 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.4 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.3 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.2 in | 55.1 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 53.0 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.0 in | 34.5 in | 7.5 in |
Total Legroom | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 7.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.8 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 5.7 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 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review |