Cadillac CTS vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS · Volkswagen Passat
- Length195.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase114.6 in
- Curb weight3,652 lb – 4,016 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.6 in shorter (195.5 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 549 lb heavier (3,834 lb vs 3,285 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 549 lb heavier (3,834 lb vs 3,285 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 110.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.6 in shorter (195.5 in vs 191.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac CTS | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.5 in | 191.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 110.4 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,834 lb | 3,285 lb | 549 lb |
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