Spec Sizes

Acura ILX vs Cadillac ATS Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Cadillac ATS

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length181.9 in
  • Height55.6 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in
  • Curb weight3,093 lb – 3,137 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.6 in
  • Cadillac ATS width71.1 in – 72.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura ILX is 1.3 in shorter (181.9 in vs 183.2 in)
  • Width: Acura ILX is 1.2 in narrower (70.6 in vs 71.8 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: Cadillac ATS has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Cadillac ATS is 418 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 3,533 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Cadillac ATS is 418 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 3,533 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Cadillac ATS has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 109.3 in)
  3. Width: Acura ILX is 1.2 in narrower (70.6 in vs 71.8 in)
  4. Length: Acura ILX is 1.3 in shorter (181.9 in vs 183.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Acura ILX · garage fit for Cadillac ATS
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura ILXCadillac ATSDifference
Length181.9 in183.2 in1.3 in
Width70.6 in71.8 in1.2 in
Height55.6 in55.6 in0.0 in
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in4.2 in
Ground clearance5.3 in——
Curb weight3,115 lb3,533 lb418 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

Compare by year

Overlapping model years with dimension data.

Already own one of these cars?

Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.