Cadillac CTS-V vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS-V · Kia Optima
- Length188.5 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase113.4 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight4,217 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Kia Optima width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac CTS-V is 2.2 in shorter (188.5 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 2.0 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.1 in taller (56.0 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 110.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac CTS-V has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 865 lb heavier (4,217 lb vs 3,353 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 865 lb heavier (4,217 lb vs 3,353 lb)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac CTS-V has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 110.0 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 2.0 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.1 in taller (56.0 in vs 57.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac CTS-V — Cadillac CTS-V is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS-V · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceCadillac CTS-V — Cadillac CTS-V has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac CTS-V | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.5 in | 190.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 72.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 57.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 110.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,217 lb | 3,353 lb | 865 lb |
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