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Lexus IS (2014) vs. Cadillac CTS (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Lexus IS and 2012 Cadillac CTS specs.

2014 Lexus IS and 2012 Cadillac CTS Specifications

Model Year 2014 2012  
Model Lexus IS Cadillac CTS  
Engine 5.0L V8
DOHC-4v
416 hp@6600
371 lb-ft@5200
supercharged
6.2L V8
OHV-2v
556 hp@6100
551 lb-ft@3800
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.2 in 113.4 in -3.2 in
Length 183.7 in 191.6 in -7.9 in
Width 71.3 in 72.5 in -1.2 in
Height 56.3 in 58.0 in -1.7 in
Curb Weight 3780 lb. 4255 lb. -475 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.4 gal. 18.0 gal. -0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 38.8 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 56.7 in -0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.3 in 55.1 in -0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.8 in 42.4 in 2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.9 in 37.2 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.4 in 54.7 in -1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.0 in 54.1 in -0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.2 in 35.9 in -3.7 in
Total Legroom 77 in (over 2 rows) 78.3 in (over 2 rows) -1.3 in
Cargo Volume 10.8 ft3 13.6 ft3 -2.8 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS

2014 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2014 Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Cadillac CTS

2012 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The optional Recaro seats are a must despite their $3,400 price, as they provide power-adjustable side bolsters that provide far better lateral support than the standard seats. But the Recaro seats aren't very comfortable, with overly firm bulges here and there. Though the lumbar support can be power-adjusted vertically as well as in-and-out, I couldn't find any position where it was comfortable and ended up adjusting it for minimum intrusiveness. see full Cadillac CTS review
 

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2012 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Hard to get in and out of. not much head room. The material is nice. see full Cadillac CTS review
 
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