Cadillac CTS vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length191.6 in
  • Height58.0 in – 59.2 in
  • Wheelbase113.4 in
  • Curb weight3,861 lb – 3,874 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.5 in – 72.6 in
  • Nissan Maxima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in shorter (191.6 in vs 190.6 in)
  • Width: Cadillac CTS is 0.7 in narrower (72.5 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: Cadillac CTS is 0.8 in taller (58.6 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 315 lb heavier (3,868 lb vs 3,553 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 315 lb heavier (3,868 lb vs 3,553 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 109.3 in)
  3. Height: Cadillac CTS is 0.8 in taller (58.6 in vs 57.8 in)
  4. Width: Cadillac CTS is 0.7 in narrower (72.5 in vs 73.2 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in shorter (191.6 in vs 190.6 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecCadillac CTSNissan MaximaDifference
Length191.6 in190.6 in1.0 in
Width72.5 in73.2 in0.7 in
Height58.6 in57.8 in0.8 in
Wheelbase113.4 in109.3 in4.1 in
Curb weight3,868 lb3,553 lb315 lb

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