Cadillac CTS-V vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS-V · Kia Optima
- Length188.5 in – 191.6 in
- Height56.0 in – 59.1 in
- Wheelbase113.4 in
- Curb weight4,213 lb – 4,392 lb
- Width72.5 in – 74.1 in
- Kia Optima width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac CTS-V is 0.6 in shorter (190.1 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 1.2 in narrower (73.3 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Cadillac CTS-V is 0.3 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 110.0 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 1,007 lb heavier (4,303 lb vs 3,296 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 1,007 lb heavier (4,303 lb vs 3,296 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 110.0 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 1.2 in narrower (73.3 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Cadillac CTS-V is 0.3 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.3 in)
- Length: Cadillac CTS-V is 0.6 in shorter (190.1 in vs 190.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac CTS-V — Cadillac CTS-V is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS-V · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac CTS-V | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.1 in | 190.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 72.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 110.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,303 lb | 3,296 lb | 1,007 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.5 in – 191.6 in).
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