Cadillac XTS vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Cadillac XTS · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length200.9 in
- Height59.4 in
- Wheelbase111.7 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight4,028 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 7.1 in shorter (200.9 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: Cadillac XTS is 0.1 in narrower (72.9 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Cadillac XTS is 1.8 in taller (59.4 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac XTS has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 111.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 1.5 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 6.5 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac XTS is 791 lb heavier (4,028 lb vs 3,237 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac XTS is 791 lb heavier (4,028 lb vs 3,237 lb)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 1.5 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 6.5 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 7.1 in shorter (200.9 in vs 193.8 in)
- Height: Cadillac XTS is 1.8 in taller (59.4 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac XTS has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 111.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 7.1 in Check garage fit for Cadillac XTS · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac XTS — Cadillac XTS is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu has 1.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac XTS | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.9 in | 193.8 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 73.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 57.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 111.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 6.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,028 lb | 3,237 lb | 791 lb |
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