Volkswagen Passat vs Cadillac CTS-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Cadillac CTS-V
- Length191.9 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,285 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Cadillac CTS-V width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 5.7 in shorter (191.9 in vs 197.6 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 114.6 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 856 lb heavier (3,285 lb vs 4,141 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 856 lb heavier (3,285 lb vs 4,141 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 114.6 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 5.7 in shorter (191.9 in vs 197.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Cadillac CTS-V
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Cadillac CTS-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.9 in | 197.6 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 114.6 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,285 lb | 4,141 lb | 856 lb |
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