Cadillac CTS vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length188.5 in – 195.5 in
- Height56.0 in – 58.0 in
- Wheelbase113.4 in – 114.6 in
- Curb weight3,616 lb – 4,316 lb
- Width72.2 in – 74.1 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac CTS is 2.2 in shorter (192.0 in vs 194.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (114.0 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 787 lb heavier (3,966 lb vs 3,179 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 787 lb heavier (3,966 lb vs 3,179 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (114.0 in vs 111.4 in)
- Length: Cadillac CTS is 2.2 in shorter (192.0 in vs 194.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 57.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac CTS | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.0 in | 194.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 57.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 111.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,966 lb | 3,179 lb | 787 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.5 in – 195.5 in).
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