Cadillac CTS vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length195.5 in
  • Height57.2 in
  • Wheelbase114.6 in
  • Curb weight3,652 lb – 4,016 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Nissan Maxima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.7 in shorter (195.5 in vs 192.8 in)
  • Width: Cadillac CTS is 1.0 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: Cadillac CTS is 0.7 in taller (57.2 in vs 56.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 220 lb heavier (3,834 lb vs 3,614 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 220 lb heavier (3,834 lb vs 3,614 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 109.3 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.7 in shorter (195.5 in vs 192.8 in)
  4. Width: Cadillac CTS is 1.0 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.2 in)
  5. Height: Cadillac CTS is 0.7 in taller (57.2 in vs 56.5 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecCadillac CTSNissan MaximaDifference
Length195.5 in192.8 in2.7 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in1.0 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in0.7 in
Wheelbase114.6 in109.3 in5.3 in
Ground clearance5.3 in
Curb weight3,834 lb3,614 lb220 lb

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