Cadillac XTS (2015) vs. Ford Taurus (2012) Specs

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2015 Cadillac XTS and 2012 Ford Taurus Specifications

Model Year	2015	2012
Model	Cadillac XTS	Ford Taurus
Engine	turbocharged 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 410 hp@6000 369 lb-ft@1900	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.7 in	112.9 in	-1.2 in
Length	202.0 in	202.9 in	-0.9 in
Width	72.9 in	76.2 in	-3.3 in
Height	59.5 in	60.7 in	-1.2 in
Curb Weight	4364 lb.	4415 lb.	-51 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	20.0 gal.	-1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	39.0 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	57.9 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	56.3 in	-1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	41.9 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.8 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	56.9 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	55.8 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.0 in	38.1 in	1.9 in
Total Legroom	82.1 in (over 2 rows)	80 in (over 2 rows)	2.1 in
Cargo Volume	18.0 ft³	20.1 ft³	-2.1 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Cadillac XTS

2015 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 2012 Ford Taurus

2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review

2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review
2012	0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review

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