Cadillac CTS vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS · Volkswagen Passat
- Length190.1 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase113.4 in
- Curb weight3,509 lb
- Width70.6 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.0 in shorter (190.1 in vs 188.1 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 1.1 in narrower (70.6 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.1 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 120 lb heavier (3,509 lb vs 3,629 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 106.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.1 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 120 lb heavier (3,509 lb vs 3,629 lb)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 1.1 in narrower (70.6 in vs 71.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.0 in shorter (190.1 in vs 188.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS is narrower by 1.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac CTS | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.1 in | 188.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 71.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 58.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 106.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,509 lb | 3,629 lb | 120 lb |
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