Volkswagen Passat vs Cadillac CTS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Cadillac CTS
- Length191.9 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,263 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Cadillac CTS width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.6 in shorter (191.9 in vs 195.5 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 114.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac CTS has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 582 lb heavier (3,263 lb vs 3,845 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 582 lb heavier (3,263 lb vs 3,845 lb)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac CTS has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 114.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.6 in shorter (191.9 in vs 195.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Cadillac CTS
- More ground clearanceCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Cadillac CTS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.9 in | 195.5 in | 3.6 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 | 5.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,263 lb | 3,845 lb | 582 lb |
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