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Cadillac CTS Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2012)

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

2012 Cadillac CTS Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 2dr Coupe 4dr Sedan 4dr Wagon
Wheelbase 113.4 in 113.4 in 113.4 in
Length 188.5 in 191.6 in 191.6 in
Width 74.1 in 72.5 in 72.6 in
Height 55.9 in 58.0 in 59.1 in
Curb Weight 3909 lb. 3851 lb. 4060 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 18.0 gal. 18.0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 36.9 in 38.8 in 38.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.0 in 56.7 in 56.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.5 in 55.1 in 55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 42.4 in 42.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 34.6 in 37.2 in 37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 50.9 in 54.7 in 56.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 47.7 in 54.1 in 54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.0 in 35.9 in 35.9 in
Total Legroom 77.4 in (over 2 rows) 78.3 in (over 2 rows) 78.3 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.5 ft3 13.6 ft3 25.0 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.5 ft3 13.6 ft3 58.0 ft3

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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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Cadillac CTS

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
 

2012 Cadillac CTS 2-door Coupe Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim Base Performance Premium CTS-V
Standard Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
318 hp@6800
275 lb-ft@4900		 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
318 hp@6800
275 lb-ft@4900		 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
318 hp@6800
275 lb-ft@4900		supercharged
6.2L V8
OHV-2v
556 hp@6100
551 lb-ft@3800
Standard Transmission6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)   6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)AWDAWDAWD 
Standard Tires235/50VR18 tires235/50VR18 tires235/50VR18 tires255/40YR19 tires (front)
285/35YR19 tires (rear)
Optional Tires 245/45ZR19 tires (front)
275/40ZR19 tires (rear)		245/45ZR19 tires (front)
275/40ZR19 tires (rear)		 

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2012 Cadillac CTS 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim Base Luxury Performance Premium CTS-V
Standard Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@7000
223 lb-ft@5700		 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@7000
223 lb-ft@5700		 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
318 hp@6800
275 lb-ft@4900		 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
318 hp@6800
275 lb-ft@4900		supercharged
6.2L V8
OHV-2v
556 hp@6100
551 lb-ft@3800
Standard Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)AWDAWDAWDAWD 
Standard Tires235/55HR17 tires235/55HR17 tires235/50VR18 tires235/50VR18 tires255/40YR19 tires (front)
285/35YR19 tires (rear)
Optional Tires 235/50VR18 tires245/45YR19 tires245/45YR19 tires 
   245/45VR19 tires245/45VR19 tires 

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2012 Cadillac CTS 4-door Wagon Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim Base Luxury Performance Premium CTS-V
Standard Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@7000
223 lb-ft@5700		 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@7000
223 lb-ft@5700		 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
318 hp@6800
275 lb-ft@4900		 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
318 hp@6800
275 lb-ft@4900		supercharged
6.2L V8
OHV-2v
556 hp@6100
551 lb-ft@3800
Standard Transmission6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)    6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)AWDAWDAWDAWD 
Standard Tires235/55HR17 tires235/55HR17 tires235/50VR18 tires235/50VR18 tires255/40YR19 tires (front)
285/35YR19 tires (rear)
Optional Tires 235/50VR18 tires245/45YR19 tires245/45YR19 tires 
   245/45VR19 tires245/45VR19 tires 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Powertrain of the 2012 Cadillac CTS

2012 Cadillac CTS Powertrain: Pros
YearComment
2011 Engines don't get more American than a small block V8 fitted with a supercharger. Kicking out 556 horsepower at 6,100 RPM and 551 foot-pounds of torque at 3,800 RPM, the 6.2-liter engine is more than a match for the CTS-V wagon’s considerable 4,398 pounds. It's got thrust (though the car's mass and refinement do make it feel more like a mere 450 horsepower than 556). It's got character (but not so much as to be obnoxious). Uncorking this engine elicits a primal joy. The direct connection provided by the firm-yet-precise manual shifter enhances the experience. More than any other I've driven, this black CTS-V wagon made me want to do bad things. see full Cadillac CTS review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2012 Cadillac CTS

2012 Cadillac CTS Powertrain: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 0 The base v6 produces amazing performance through the 6 speed tap-shift automatic transmission. It moves the 4000 pound wagon as easily as my 66 Corvette that with an engine that has twice the displacement, and the corvette is 500 pounds lighter. see full Cadillac CTS review
 

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2012 Cadillac CTS MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
2dr Coupe Base 38,715 36,585 895
2dr Coupe Performance 43,950 41,532 895
2dr Coupe Premium 48,150 45,501 895
2dr Coupe CTS-V 63,215 59,106 895
4dr Sedan Base 35,915 33,939 895
4dr Sedan Luxury 39,050 36,902 895
4dr Sedan Performance 42,290 39,964 895
4dr Sedan Premium 48,290 45,634 895
4dr Sedan CTS-V 63,215 59,106 895
4dr Wagon Base 39,015 36,869 895
4dr Wagon Luxury 42,150 39,831 895
4dr Wagon Performance 44,190 41,759 895
4dr Wagon Premium 49,750 47,013 895
4dr Wagon CTS-V 63,215 59,106 895

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