Cadillac XTS vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Cadillac XTS · Volkswagen Passat
- Length200.9 in
- Height59.4 in
- Wheelbase111.7 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight4,028 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 9.0 in shorter (200.9 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in narrower (72.9 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Cadillac XTS is 0.9 in taller (59.4 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac XTS has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac XTS is 606 lb heavier (4,028 lb vs 3,423 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac XTS is 606 lb heavier (4,028 lb vs 3,423 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 9.0 in shorter (200.9 in vs 191.9 in)
- Height: Cadillac XTS is 0.9 in taller (59.4 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac XTS has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 110.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 9.0 in Check garage fit for Cadillac XTS · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac XTS | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.9 in | 191.9 in | 9.0 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 72.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 58.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 110.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 5.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,028 lb | 3,423 lb | 606 lb |
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