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2015 Cadillac XTS and 2010 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2010 | |
| Model | Cadillac XTS | Mazda RX-8 | |
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| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
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| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 106.4 in | 5.3 in |
| Length | 202.0 in | 175.6 in | 26.4 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 69.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 59.5 in | 52.8 in | 6.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4006 lb. | 3064 lb. | 942 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 54.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.7 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.8 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 48.1 in | 6.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 32.2 in | 7.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 7.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
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 2010 Mazda RX-8
| 2010 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2010 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
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