Chevrolet Malibu vs Cadillac CTS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Cadillac CTS
- Length190.4 in
- Height56.4 in
- Wheelbase107.0 in
- Curb weight3,106 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Cadillac CTS width70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac CTS is 0.3 in shorter (190.4 in vs 190.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.2 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Cadillac CTS is 0.3 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 113.4 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 403 lb heavier (3,106 lb vs 3,509 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 403 lb heavier (3,106 lb vs 3,509 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 113.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.2 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Cadillac CTS is 0.3 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.7 in)
- Length: Cadillac CTS is 0.3 in shorter (190.4 in vs 190.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Cadillac CTS
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Cadillac CTS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.4 in | 190.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 70.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 56.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.0 in | 113.4 in | 6.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,106 lb | 3,509 lb | 403 lb |
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