Volkswagen Passat vs Cadillac CTS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Cadillac CTS
- Length188.2 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight3,305 lb – 3,829 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Cadillac CTS width70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.9 in shorter (188.2 in vs 190.1 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 1.1 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 113.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 58 lb heavier (3,567 lb vs 3,509 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 113.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 58 lb heavier (3,567 lb vs 3,509 lb)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 1.1 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.6 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.9 in shorter (188.2 in vs 190.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Cadillac CTS
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS is narrower by 1.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Cadillac CTS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.2 in | 190.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 113.4 in | 6.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,567 lb | 3,509 lb | 58 lb |
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