Chevrolet Malibu vs Cadillac CTS-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Cadillac CTS-V
- Length191.8 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase112.3 in
- Curb weight3,415 lb – 3,649 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Cadillac CTS-V width72.5 in – 74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac CTS-V is 1.8 in shorter (191.8 in vs 190.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.0 in narrower (70.3 in vs 73.3 in)
- Height: Cadillac CTS-V is 0.4 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (112.3 in vs 113.4 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 772 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 4,304 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 772 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 4,304 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.0 in narrower (70.3 in vs 73.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (112.3 in vs 113.4 in)
- Length: Cadillac CTS-V is 1.8 in shorter (191.8 in vs 190.1 in)
- Height: Cadillac CTS-V is 0.4 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac CTS-V — Cadillac CTS-V is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Cadillac CTS-V
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Cadillac CTS-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.8 in | 190.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 73.3 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 113.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,532 lb | 4,304 lb | 772 lb |
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