Cadillac CTS vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS · Nissan Altima
- 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
- Nissan Altima width72.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.5 in shorter (192.0 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (114.0 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 735 lb heavier (3,966 lb vs 3,232 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 735 lb heavier (3,966 lb vs 3,232 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (114.0 in vs 109.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.0 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.5 in shorter (192.0 in vs 191.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac CTS | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.0 in | 191.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 58.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 109.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,966 lb | 3,232 lb | 735 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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