Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
Model | Cadillac XTS | Lexus LS | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 304 hp@6800 264 lb-ft@5200 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 360 hp@6400 347 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 116.9 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 200.0 in | 2 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 73.8 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 59.5 in | 58.1 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4215 lb. | 4651 lb. | -436 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 22.2 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 58.5 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.4 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.7 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.9 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 55.5 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 35.8 in | 4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.0 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
2013 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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2013 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Lexus LS.