Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Cadillac DTS | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@5200 292 lb-ft@4400 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 99.8 in | 15.8 in |
Length | 207.6 in | 177.5 in | 30.1 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 67.3 in | 7.5 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 55.5 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4009 lb. | 2710 lb. | 1299 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.9 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 52.5 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 52.1 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.6 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.2 in | 52.6 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 52.3 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.0 in | 33.7 in | 8.3 in |
Total Legroom | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 9.2 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 |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review |