Cadillac CTS-V vs Tesla Model 3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS-V · Tesla Model 3
- Length188.5 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase113.4 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight4,217 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Tesla Model 3 width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Tesla Model 3 is 3.7 in shorter (188.5 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Tesla Model 3 is 1.3 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Tesla Model 3 is 0.6 in taller (56.0 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 113.2 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 268 lb heavier (4,217 lb vs 3,949 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 268 lb heavier (4,217 lb vs 3,949 lb)
- Length: Tesla Model 3 is 3.7 in shorter (188.5 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Tesla Model 3 is 1.3 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Tesla Model 3 is 0.6 in taller (56.0 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 113.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageTesla Model 3 — Tesla Model 3 is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS-V · garage fit for Tesla Model 3
- Narrower for tight parkingTesla Model 3 — Tesla Model 3 is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintTesla Model 3 — Based on length × width (Tesla Model 3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac CTS-V | Tesla Model 3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.5 in | 184.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 72.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 56.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 113.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,217 lb | 3,949 lb | 268 lb |
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