Cadillac CTS vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS · Volkswagen Passat
- Length195.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase114.6 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,620 lb – 3,986 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.9 in shorter (195.5 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 0.4 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac CTS has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 434 lb heavier (3,803 lb vs 3,369 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 434 lb heavier (3,803 lb vs 3,369 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac CTS has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.9 in shorter (195.5 in vs 193.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS has 0.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac CTS | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.5 in | 193.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 110.4 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,803 lb | 3,369 lb | 434 lb |
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