Cadillac CTS-V vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS-V · Buick LaCrosse
- Length188.5 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase113.4 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight4,217 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Buick LaCrosse width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac CTS-V is 8.4 in shorter (188.5 in vs 196.9 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 1.0 in narrower (74.1 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 3.2 in taller (56.0 in vs 59.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 111.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick LaCrosse has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.8 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 258 lb heavier (4,217 lb vs 3,959 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick LaCrosse has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.8 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 258 lb heavier (4,217 lb vs 3,959 lb)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 3.2 in taller (56.0 in vs 59.2 in)
- Length: Cadillac CTS-V is 8.4 in shorter (188.5 in vs 196.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 111.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac CTS-V — Cadillac CTS-V is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS-V · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac CTS-V — Based on length × width (Cadillac CTS-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac CTS-V | Buick LaCrosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.5 in | 196.9 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 73.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 59.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 111.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 6.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,217 lb | 3,959 lb | 258 lb |
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