Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Cadillac DTS | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 251 lb-ft@4700 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@5200 292 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 115.6 in | -8.7 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 207.6 in | -21.4 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 74.8 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 57.6 in | 8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3870 lb. | 4009 lb. | -139 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.3 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 60.0 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.3 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.5 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 59.2 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.7 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 42.0 in | -5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.3 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | 19.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.7 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | 65.9 ft3 |
2008 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |
2006 Cadillac DTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
Keeps you in the seat in the turns and feels like a la-z-boy! see full Cadillac DTS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
My two teenage daughters can take a 6 hour car trip and not be in each others space. see full Cadillac DTS review |