Chevrolet Malibu vs Cadillac CTS-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Cadillac CTS-V
- Length188.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,174 lb – 3,315 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Cadillac CTS-V width70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.2 in shorter (188.3 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.7 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.4 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 606 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,850 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 606 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,850 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.2 in shorter (188.3 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.7 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Cadillac CTS-V
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Cadillac CTS-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 191.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.4 in | 7.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,245 lb | 3,850 lb | 606 lb |
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