Volkswagen Passat vs Cadillac CTS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Cadillac CTS
- Length191.6 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Curb weight3,166 lb – 3,459 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Cadillac CTS width72.5 in – 74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac CTS is 1.3 in shorter (191.6 in vs 190.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 113.4 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 771 lb heavier (3,313 lb vs 4,083 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 771 lb heavier (3,313 lb vs 4,083 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 113.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.3 in)
- Length: Cadillac CTS is 1.3 in shorter (191.6 in vs 190.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Cadillac CTS
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Cadillac CTS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.6 in | 190.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 113.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,313 lb | 4,083 lb | 771 lb |
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