Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Cadillac CTS | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 304 hp@6400 273 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 113.4 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 191.6 in | 6.7 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 72.5 in | 6.4 in |
Height | 70.0 in | 58.0 in | 12 in |
Curb Weight | 4890 lb. | 4001 lb. | 889 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 38.8 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 56.7 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.1 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.4 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.2 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 54.7 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 54.1 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 35.9 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 35.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 13.6 | 30.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 68.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Explorer.
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Size of the car gives it lots of interior room compared to comparably priced cars in segment see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 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 |