Buick LaCrosse vs Cadillac CTS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2019 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)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 125 lb heavier (3,959 lb vs 3,834 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 2.0 in taller (59.2 in vs 57.2 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 125 lb heavier (3,959 lb vs 3,834 lb)
- 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)
- Length: Cadillac CTS is 1.4 in shorter (196.9 in vs 195.5 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
- 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 | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,959 lb | 3,834 lb | 125 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.