Cadillac XTS (2014) vs. Acura MDX (2009) Specs

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2014 Cadillac XTS and 2009 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2014	2009
Model	Cadillac XTS	Acura MDX
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.7 in	108.3 in	3.4 in
Length	202.0 in	190.7 in	11.3 in
Width	72.9 in	78.5 in	-5.6 in
Height	59.5 in	68.2 in	-8.7 in
Curb Weight	4006 lb.	4535 lb.	-529 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	21.0 gal.	-2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	39.2 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	61.6 in	-3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	59.0 in	-3.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	41.2 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	38.6 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	61.5 in	-5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	59.1 in	-4.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.0 in	38.7 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.7 in	-35.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.0 in	-42 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.1 in	-29.1 in
Total Legroom	82.1 in (over 2 rows)	109 in (over 3 rows)	-26.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.0 ft³	15.0 ft³	3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	18.0	42.9 ft³	-24.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	18.0 ft³	83.5 ft³	-65.5 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Cadillac XTS

2014 Cadillac XTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The generously sized front buckets inside the XTS are among the most comfortable and supportive you'll find, assuming you like your seating on the firm (if not quite Audi-firm) side. Those seeking a cushier seat with an optional massager (not offered in the XTS) will find one in the MKS. Both cars' front seats provide more lateral support than you might expect from America's remaining large luxury sedans, but still not a lot. After all, hardcore canyon carving isn't the primary objective. Despite their much larger number of adjustments, I found the Audi A8's front seats to be overly firm and less form-fitting than those in the Detroiters. The rear seat of the XTS is also quite comfortable--for two people. Basing the XTS on GM's Epsilon platform, originally created for much smaller cars, has a cost. It's much cheaper and easier to lengthen a platform than to widen one. So the XTS is essentially a stretched midsize sedan rather than a truly large one. Rear legroom is abundant despite insufficient space for feet beneath the front seats, but the cabin is decidedly midsize in breadth. The compact Dodge Dart (admittedly wide and heavy for its class) provides as much space for shoulders. Rear seat passengers sit much closer to the front seats in the MKS, which consequently doesn't feel nearly as roomy in back. But the Lincoln's rear seat cushion is higher off the floor, and so provides better thigh support for adults. The Audi easily provides the most space for three abreast. For XTS-matching legroom, though, you'll have to step up to the extended wheelbase version. see full Cadillac XTS review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura MDX

2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review

2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review

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