Cadillac CTS-V vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS-V · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length197.6 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase114.6 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight4,145 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.8 in shorter (197.6 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS-V is 0.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 1,039 lb heavier (4,145 lb vs 3,106 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 1,039 lb heavier (4,145 lb vs 3,106 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 111.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.8 in shorter (197.6 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS-V is 0.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS-V · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac CTS-V — Cadillac CTS-V is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac CTS-V | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.6 in | 193.8 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 111.4 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,145 lb | 3,106 lb | 1,039 lb |
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