Cadillac CTS vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS · Buick LaCrosse
- Length195.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase114.6 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,655 lb – 4,035 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Buick LaCrosse width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac CTS is 1.4 in shorter (195.5 in vs 196.9 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 0.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 2.0 in taller (57.2 in vs 59.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 111.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick LaCrosse has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 184 lb heavier (3,845 lb vs 4,029 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick LaCrosse has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 184 lb heavier (3,845 lb vs 4,029 lb)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 2.0 in taller (57.2 in vs 59.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 111.7 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 0.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac CTS — Based on length × width (Cadillac CTS)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac CTS | Buick LaCrosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.5 in | 196.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 59.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 111.7 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 6.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,845 lb | 4,029 lb | 184 lb |
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