Buick LaCrosse vs Cadillac CTS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Cadillac CTS
- Length196.9 in
- Height59.2 in
- Wheelbase111.7 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in
- Curb weight3,756 lb – 4,162 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Cadillac CTS width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac CTS is 1.4 in shorter (196.9 in vs 195.5 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 0.9 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 2.0 in taller (59.2 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 114.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick LaCrosse has 0.9 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 156 lb heavier (3,959 lb vs 3,803 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick LaCrosse has 0.9 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 156 lb heavier (3,959 lb vs 3,803 lb)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 2.0 in taller (59.2 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 114.6 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 0.9 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Cadillac CTS
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac CTS — Based on length × width (Cadillac CTS)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Cadillac CTS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.9 in | 195.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 72.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 59.2 in | 57.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 114.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 5.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,959 lb | 3,803 lb | 156 lb |
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