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A Year-by-Year Comparison

The STS Sedan has ample room for five, plus generous trunk space. With a 304 HP direct-injection V6 engine, this touring sedan is a driver's car engineered to accelerate, corner, brake and respond without compromise. Compare these recent models to find the right Certified Pre-Owned STS Sedan for you.

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Length	196.7 in.	196.7 in.	196.7 in.	196.7 in.
Height	57.6 in.	57.6 in.	57.6 in.	57.6 in.
Width	72.6 in.	72.6 in.	72.6 in.	72.6 in.
Wheelbase	116.4 in.	116.4 in.	116.4 in.	116.4 in.
Curb Weight	3,929 lbs. (V6 RWD) 4,096 lbs. (V6 AWD) 4,006 lbs. (V8 RWD) 4,273 lbs. (V8 AWD)	3,929 lbs. (V6 RWD) 4,096 lbs. (V6 AWD) 4,006 lbs. (V8 RWD) 4,273 lbs. (V8 AWD)	3,929 lbs. (V6 RWD) 4,096 lbs. (V6 AWD) 4,006 lbs. (V8 RWD) 4,273 lbs. (V8 AWD)	3,929 lbs. (V6 RWD) 4,096 lbs. (V6 AWD) 4,006 lbs. (V8 RWD) 4,273 lbs. (V8 AWD)
Front Track	61.8 in.	61.8 in.	61.8 in.	61.8 in.
Rear Track	62.3 in.	62.3 in.	62.3 in.	62.3 in.
Cargo Volume	13.8 cu. ft.2	13.8 cu. ft.2	13.8 cu. ft.2	13.8 cu. ft.2
Fuel Tank	17.0 gal. approx.	17.0 gal. approx.	17.0 gal. approx.	17.0 gal. approx.
Head Room	38.7 in. Front 37.9 in. Rear	38.7 in. Front 37.9 in. Rear	38.7 in. Front 37.9 in. Rear	38.7 in. Front 37.9 in. Rear
Hip Room	54.6 in. Front 55.6 in. Rear	54.6 in. Front 55.6 in. Rear	54.6 in. Front 55.6 in. Rear	54.6 in. Front 55.6 in. Rear
Leg Room	42.6 in. Front 38.3 in. Rear	42.6 in. Front 38.3 in. Rear	42.6 in. Front 38.3 in. Rear	42.6 in. Front 38.3 in. Rear
Seating	5-passenger	5-passenger	5-passenger	5-passenger
Shoulder Room	58.6 in. Front 57.4 in. Rear	58.6 in. Front 57.4 in. Rear	58.6 in. Front 57.4 in. Rear	58.6 in. Front 57.4 in. Rear
Compression Ratio	11.3:1 (V6) 10.5:1 (V8)	11.3:1 (V6) 10.5:1 (V8)	11.3:1 (V6) 10.5:1 (V8)	11.3:1 (V6) 10.5:1 (V8)
Displacement	217 cu. in. (V6) 279 cu. in. (V8)	217 cu. in. (V6) 279 cu. in. (V8)	217 cu. in. (V6) 279 cu. in. (V8)	217 cu. in. (V6) 279 cu. in. (V8)
Engine Type	3.6L DI V6 VVT 4.6L Northstar V8 VVT	3.6L DI V6 VVT 4.6L Northstar V8 VVT	3.6L DI V6 VVT 4.6L Northstar V8 VVT	3.6L DI V6 VVT 4.6L Northstar V8 VVT
Fuel Economy	EPA estimated at 17 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (V6 RWD) EPA estimated at 17 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (V6 AWD) EPA estimated at 15 mpg city, 24 mpg highway (V8 RWD) EPA estimated at 14 mpg city, 22 mpg highway (V8 AWD)	EPA estimated at 17 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (V6 RWD) EPA estimated at 17 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (V6 AWD) EPA estimated at 15 mpg city, 24 mpg highway (V8 RWD) EPA estimated at 14 mpg city, 22 mpg highway (V8 AWD)	EPA estimated at 17 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (V6 RWD) EPA estimated at 17 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (V6 AWD) EPA estimated at 15 mpg city, 24 mpg highway (V8 RWD) EPA estimated at 14 mpg city, 22 mpg highway (V8 AWD)	EPA estimated at 17 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (V6 RWD) EPA estimated at 17 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (V6 AWD) EPA estimated at 15 mpg city, 24 mpg highway (V8 RWD) EPA estimated at 14 mpg city, 21 mpg highway (V8 AWD)
Horsepower/Torque	302 hp @ 6,300 rpm / 272 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm (V6) 320 hp @ 6,400 rpm / 315 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm (V8)	302 hp @ 6,300 rpm / 272 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm (V6) 320 hp @ 6,400 rpm / 315 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm (V8)	302 hp @ 6,300 rpm / 272 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm (V6) 320 hp @ 6,400 rpm / 315 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm (V8)	302 hp @ 6,300 rpm / 272 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm (V6) 320 hp @ 6,400 rpm / 315 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm (V8)
Towing Capacity	1,000 lbs.3	1,000 lbs.3	1,000 lbs.3	1,000 lbs.3
Transmission	Hydra-Matic 6L50-E 6-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control	Hydra-Matic 6L50-E 6-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control	Hydra-Matic 6L50-E 6-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control	Hydra-Matic 6L50-E 6-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control
ABS
Brakes	4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock system and Brake Assist	4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock system and Brake Assist	4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock system and Brake Assist	4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock system and Brake Assist
Stability System	StabiliTrak computer-controlled, 4-channel electronic stability control system	StabiliTrak computer-controlled, 4-channel electronic stability control system	StabiliTrak computer-controlled, 4-channel electronic stability control system	StabiliTrak computer-controlled, 4-channel electronic stability control system
Steering	Speed-sensitive, variable-assist power rack-and-pinion	Speed-sensitive, variable-assist power rack-and-pinion	Speed-sensitive, variable-assist power rack-and-pinion	Speed-sensitive, variable-assist power rack-and-pinion
Suspension	4-wheel independent design that utilizes a short/long arm, coil-over strut with anti-sway bar in front, and a modified multi-link with anti-sway bar and automatic rear level control system in the rear; both benefit from monotube performance shock absorbers	4-wheel independent design that utilizes a short/long arm, coil-over strut with anti-sway bar in front, and a modified multi-link with anti-sway bar and automatic rear level control system in the rear; both benefit from monotube performance shock absorbers	4-wheel independent design that utilizes a short/long arm, coil-over strut with anti-sway bar in front, and a modified multi-link with anti-sway bar and automatic rear level control system in the rear; both benefit from monotube performance shock absorbers	4-wheel independent design that utilizes a short/long arm, coil-over strut with anti-sway bar in front, and a modified multi-link with anti-sway bar and automatic rear level control system in the rear; both benefit from monotube performance shock absorbers