Cadillac CTS vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS · Nissan Altima
- Length195.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase114.6 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,652 lb – 4,016 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Nissan Altima width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 2.6 in shorter (195.5 in vs 192.9 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 0.7 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Cadillac CTS is 0.2 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 111.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac CTS has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.2 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 466 lb heavier (3,834 lb vs 3,368 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Cadillac CTS has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.2 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 466 lb heavier (3,834 lb vs 3,368 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 111.2 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 2.6 in shorter (195.5 in vs 192.9 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 0.7 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS has 0.8 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac CTS | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.5 in | 192.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 111.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,834 lb | 3,368 lb | 466 lb |
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