Chevrolet Malibu vs Cadillac CTS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Cadillac CTS
- Length194.2 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Curb weight3,126 lb – 3,223 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Cadillac CTS width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.3 in shorter (194.2 in vs 195.5 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 0.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 114.6 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 660 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,834 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 660 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,834 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 114.6 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 0.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.2 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.3 in shorter (194.2 in vs 195.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 1.3 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
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Cadillac CTS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.2 in | 195.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 114.6 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,175 lb | 3,834 lb | 660 lb |
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