Body | 4dr Sedan |
Wheelbase | 113.4 in |
Length | 191.6 in |
Width | 72.5 in |
Height | 58.0 in |
Curb Weight | 3872 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 |
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 |
Trim | Base | CTS-V |
Standard Engine |   | supercharged 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 556 hp@6100 551 lb-ft@3800 |
Optional Engine(s) | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 304 hp@6400 273 lb-ft@5200 |   |
  | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6200 252 lb-ft@3100 |   |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD |   |
Standard Tires | 235/55HR17 tires | 255/40YR19 tires (front) 285/35YR19 tires (rear) |
Optional Tires | 235/50YR18 tires |   |
  | 235/50VR18 tires |   |
2009 Cadillac CTS Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very smooth shifting by the 6-speed auto see full Cadillac CTS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
In one word: magnificent. 556HP that are actually usable. Great exhaust note, very reliable, low maintenance, relentless thrust, mountains of torque from idle to red line. Unbelievable! see full Cadillac CTS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
huge engine with 550+ hp and over 500 ft/lb torque. six speed transmission shifts like butter. Easy to lay down all that power quickly see full Cadillac CTS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Smooth and quiet while still responsive, a very good city and highway car. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
strong and responsive see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
moves on the ramp like an express train, solid power, with no hesitation rockets to 60MPH/100KMH so quickly you need to watch the speedo, in Ontario where 30miles or 50 kms over the limit grants you an impounded vehicle yoand a huge fine see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Power, smoothness, fuel economy, engine, transmission. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Reasonably good acceleration from V6 with decent MPG; 6-speed transmission. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The engine is powerful enough and has that grunt that it needs when you redline it. It can also be a smooth cruiser when you want it to be. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
all wheel drive very nice in snowbelt see full Cadillac CTS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Sedan | Base | 36,265 | 33,908 | 775 |
4dr Sedan | CTS-V | 58,280 | 53,326 | 775 |