Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Cadillac ELR | Mazda Mazda2 | |
Engine | Electric + Gas 181 hp 295 lb-ft |
1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 100 hp@6000 98 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 98.0 in | 8.1 in |
Length | 186.0 in | 155.5 in | 30.5 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 66.7 in | 6 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 58.1 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4050 lb. | 2359 lb. | 1691 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.3 gal. | 11.3 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.1 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 52.8 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.9 in | 50.9 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.1 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 37.0 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.9 in | 51.2 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.6 in | 46.8 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 34.8 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | -16.5 ft3 |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Both cars have comfortable front seats, but the ELR's provide more lateral support, at least with the $2,450 brown interior option (which adds power adjusters to their modestly sized side bolsters). Front seat access isn't among the ELR's strengths. As is often the case with coupes, the doors are long and heavy. see full Cadillac ELR review |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Volt's rear seat is pretty tight. The Cadillac ELR's is even tighter. At 5-9, I barely have enough space for my head and knees, and this when sitting behind someone my own size. Put someone taller in the front seat, and even pre-teens will have trouble squeezing into the back seat. This being a two-door, rear seat access is also dicey. The Tesla's rear seat is far roomier than either GM car's. Plus a rear-facing third row is optional. see full Cadillac ELR review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Cadillac ELR.
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |