Cadillac CTS vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS · Hyundai Sonata

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length191.6 in
  • Height58.0 in
  • Wheelbase113.4 in
  • Curb weight3,861 lb – 4,101 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.5 in
  • Hyundai Sonata width72.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Sonata is 2.7 in shorter (191.6 in vs 188.9 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Sonata is 0.4 in narrower (72.5 in vs 72.1 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 107.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 626 lb heavier (3,981 lb vs 3,356 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 626 lb heavier (3,981 lb vs 3,356 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 107.4 in)
  3. Length: Hyundai Sonata is 2.7 in shorter (191.6 in vs 188.9 in)
  4. Width: Hyundai Sonata is 0.4 in narrower (72.5 in vs 72.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai SonataHyundai Sonata is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai SonataHyundai Sonata is narrower by 0.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai SonataBased on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)

Dimension comparison

SpecCadillac CTSHyundai SonataDifference
Length191.6 in188.9 in2.7 in
Width72.5 in72.1 in0.4 in
Height58.0 in58.0 in0.0 in
Wheelbase113.4 in107.4 in6.0 in
Curb weight3,981 lb3,356 lb626 lb

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