Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Cadillac STS | Mazda Mazda3 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 106.3 in | 10.1 in |
Length | 196.3 in | 180.3 in | 16 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 70.7 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 57.3 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3960 lb. | 2899 lb. | 1061 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 57.2 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.5 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.2 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.5 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 54.4 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 53.5 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.8 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
2006 Cadillac STS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very tight legroom. see full Cadillac STS review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mazda Mazda3.