Cadillac CTS-V vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS-V · Volkswagen Passat
- Length197.6 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase114.6 in
- Curb weight4,141 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 4.0 in shorter (197.6 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS-V is 0.4 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 772 lb heavier (4,141 lb vs 3,369 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 772 lb heavier (4,141 lb vs 3,369 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 110.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 4.0 in shorter (197.6 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS-V is 0.4 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS-V · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac CTS-V — Cadillac CTS-V is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac CTS-V | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.6 in | 193.6 in | 4.0 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 110.4 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,141 lb | 3,369 lb | 772 lb |
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