Spec Sizes

Cadillac CTS-V vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS-V · Nissan Altima

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

Side view
  • Length191.6 in
  • Height57.3 in
  • Wheelbase113.4 in
  • Curb weight4,222 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.5 in
  • Nissan Altima width70.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Altima is 5.4 in shorter (191.6 in vs 186.2 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 1.8 in narrower (72.5 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Height: Cadillac CTS-V is 0.7 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 107.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 981 lb heavier (4,222 lb vs 3,242 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 981 lb heavier (4,222 lb vs 3,242 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 107.3 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Altima is 5.4 in shorter (191.6 in vs 186.2 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Altima is 1.8 in narrower (72.5 in vs 70.7 in)
  5. Height: Cadillac CTS-V is 0.7 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS-V · garage fit for Nissan Altima
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)

Dimension comparison

SpecCadillac CTS-VNissan AltimaDifference
Length191.6 in186.2 in5.4 in
Width72.5 in70.7 in1.8 in
Height57.3 in56.6 in0.7 in
Wheelbase113.4 in107.3 in6.1 in
Curb weight4,222 lb3,242 lb981 lb

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