Cadillac CTS vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 vs 2022 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 width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac CTS is 0.9 in shorter (192.0 in vs 192.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.3 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (114.0 in vs 111.2 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 598 lb heavier (3,966 lb vs 3,368 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 598 lb heavier (3,966 lb vs 3,368 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (114.0 in vs 111.2 in)
- Length: Cadillac CTS is 0.9 in shorter (192.0 in vs 192.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.3 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac CTS | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.0 in | 192.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 57.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 111.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,966 lb | 3,368 lb | 598 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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