Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Cadillac STS | Nissan 350Z | |
Engine | supercharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 469 hp@6400 439 lb-ft@3800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6800 268 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 104.3 in | 12.1 in |
Length | 196.3 in | 169.8 in | 26.5 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 71.5 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 52.1 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4233 lb. | 3344 lb. | 889 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 53.6 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.2 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.6 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 0.0 in | 57.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 38.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 | 7 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 |
2007 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |