Cadillac CTS-V vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS-V · Nissan Altima
- Length188.5 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase113.4 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight4,217 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Nissan Altima width72.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac CTS-V is 3.0 in shorter (188.5 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 2.1 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 2.0 in taller (56.0 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac CTS-V has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 986 lb heavier (4,217 lb vs 3,232 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 986 lb heavier (4,217 lb vs 3,232 lb)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac CTS-V has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 109.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 2.0 in taller (56.0 in vs 58.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 2.1 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac CTS-V — Cadillac CTS-V is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS-V · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 2.1 in
- More ground clearanceCadillac CTS-V — Cadillac CTS-V has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac CTS-V | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.5 in | 191.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 72.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 58.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 109.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,217 lb | 3,232 lb | 986 lb |
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