Cadillac CTS vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length195.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase114.6 in
- Curb weight3,652 lb – 4,016 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.3 in shorter (195.5 in vs 194.2 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 0.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 655 lb heavier (3,834 lb vs 3,179 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 655 lb heavier (3,834 lb vs 3,179 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 111.4 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 0.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.3 in shorter (195.5 in vs 194.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac CTS | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.5 in | 194.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 111.4 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,834 lb | 3,179 lb | 655 lb |
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