Quick answer
The 2001 Cadillac Catera, the latest model year on record, is 194.1″ long, 70.5″ wide and 56.3″ tall on a 107.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,770 lb. At 16.2 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.8 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Cadillac Catera generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2001 | 193.7″ | 70.5″ | 56.3″ | 107.5″ | 3,770 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Catera year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 194.1″ | 70.5″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 2000 | 194.1″ | 70.5″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 1999 | 193.7″ | 70.5″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 1998 | 193.7″ | 70.5″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 1997 | 193.7″ | 70.5″ | 107.5″ | 1 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Catera fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.2 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.2 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.9 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 961 cars within 10″ of its length, the Catera is narrower than 83% and has a shorter wheelbase than 80%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 961 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 70.5″ | 73.6″ | −3.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 107.5″ | 112.2″ | −4.7″ |
| Curb weight | 3,770 lb | 4,021 lb | −251 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Catera against its rivals
Next to the Dodge Stratus, Mazda 626 and Chevrolet Lumina, the Catera is the heaviest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Catera (this car) | 2001 | 194.1″ | 70.5″ | 3,770 lb |
| Dodge Stratus | 1999 | 185.8″ | 70.9″ | 3,060 lb |
| Mazda 626 | 2002 | 187.4″ | 69.3″ | 2,943 lb |
| Chevrolet Lumina | 1999 | 200.8″ | 72.4″ | 3,300 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Catera bigger than the 2000?
No. The 2001 and 2000 Catera are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the Catera or the Dodge Stratus?
The 1999 Dodge Stratus is 8.3″ shorter and 710 lb lighter than the 2001 Catera.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 5 Catera model years, 1997 to 2001. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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