Cadillac CTS-V vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS-V · Chevrolet Malibu

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

Side view
  • Length191.5 in
  • Height57.3 in
  • Wheelbase113.4 in
  • Curb weight3,850 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.6 in
  • Chevrolet Malibu width69.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.2 in shorter (191.5 in vs 188.3 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.7 in narrower (70.6 in vs 69.9 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 606 lb heavier (3,850 lb vs 3,245 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 606 lb heavier (3,850 lb vs 3,245 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 106.3 in)
  3. Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.2 in shorter (191.5 in vs 188.3 in)
  4. Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.7 in narrower (70.6 in vs 69.9 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet MalibuChevrolet Malibu is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS-V · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet MalibuChevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet MalibuBased on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)

Dimension comparison

SpecCadillac CTS-VChevrolet MalibuDifference
Length191.5 in188.3 in3.2 in
Width70.6 in69.9 in0.7 in
Height57.3 in57.5 in0.2 in
Wheelbase113.4 in106.3 in7.1 in
Curb weight3,850 lb3,245 lb606 lb

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