Cadillac CTS vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS · Buick LaCrosse
- Length188.5 in – 192.0 in
- Height56.0 in – 58.0 in
- Wheelbase113.4 in
- Curb weight3,849 lb – 4,306 lb
- Width72.5 in – 74.1 in
- Buick LaCrosse width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac CTS is 6.7 in shorter (190.3 in vs 196.9 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 0.2 in narrower (73.3 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 2.2 in taller (57.0 in vs 59.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 111.7 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 65 lb heavier (4,078 lb vs 4,013 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 2.2 in taller (57.0 in vs 59.2 in)
- Length: Cadillac CTS is 6.7 in shorter (190.3 in vs 196.9 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 65 lb heavier (4,078 lb vs 4,013 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 111.7 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 0.2 in narrower (73.3 in vs 73.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS is shorter by 6.7 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac CTS — Based on length × width (Cadillac CTS)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac CTS | Buick LaCrosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.3 in | 196.9 in | 6.7 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 73.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 59.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 111.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,078 lb | 4,013 lb | 65 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.5 in – 192.0 in).
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