Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Cadillac CTS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 113.4 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 191.6 in | 1.8 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 72.5 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 58.0 in | 14.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3861 lb. | 579 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 56.7 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.1 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.2 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 54.7 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.1 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 35.9 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 35.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 13.6 | 30.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 70.1 ft3 |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
supportive but comfortable for a long trip see full Cadillac CTS review |
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ingress is tight, limited legroom. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are a little snug, but bareable. However, if someone is pretty tall they might bump their head on the ceiling. see full Cadillac CTS review |