Volkswagen Passat vs Cadillac CTS-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Cadillac CTS-V
- Length188.2 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight3,305 lb – 3,829 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Cadillac CTS-V width70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.3 in shorter (188.2 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS-V is 1.1 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 113.4 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 283 lb heavier (3,567 lb vs 3,850 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 283 lb heavier (3,567 lb vs 3,850 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 113.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.3 in shorter (188.2 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS-V is 1.1 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Cadillac CTS-V
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac CTS-V — Cadillac CTS-V is narrower by 1.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Cadillac CTS-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.2 in | 191.5 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 113.4 in | 6.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,567 lb | 3,850 lb | 283 lb |
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