Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Cadillac STS | Lexus RX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 106.9 in | 9.5 in |
Length | 196.3 in | 186.2 in | 10.1 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 72.6 in | 0 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 66.1 in | -8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3960 lb. | 3870 lb. | 90 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.4 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 57.9 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.6 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.5 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 57.1 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 55.1 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.4 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 38.3 ft3 | -24.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 | -70.9 ft3 |
2007 Cadillac STS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No room in the back...even tight for kids. see full Cadillac STS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very tight legroom. see full Cadillac STS review |
2009 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |