Cadillac CTS vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS · Nissan Maxima
- Length190.1 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase113.4 in
- Curb weight3,509 lb
- Width70.6 in
- Nissan Maxima width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac CTS is 1.4 in shorter (190.1 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 245 lb heavier (3,509 lb vs 3,264 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 245 lb heavier (3,509 lb vs 3,264 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 108.3 in)
- Length: Cadillac CTS is 1.4 in shorter (190.1 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac CTS | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.1 in | 191.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 70.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 108.3 in | 5.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,509 lb | 3,264 lb | 245 lb |
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