Chevrolet Malibu vs Cadillac CTS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Cadillac CTS
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.6 in
- Wheelbase107.8 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Width73.0 in
- Cadillac CTS width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 4.0 in shorter (191.5 in vs 195.5 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 0.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 114.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.9 in)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 114.6 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 4.0 in shorter (191.5 in vs 195.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.9 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 0.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Cadillac CTS
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu has 0.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Cadillac CTS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 195.5 in | 4.0 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 114.6 in | 6.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 5.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,803 lb | — |
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