Cadillac CTS Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The current Cadillac CTS is 195.7″ long, 72″ wide, on a 114.6″ wheelbase, weighing 3,777 lb. Since 2003 it has grown 3% in length and gained 6% in weight. At 16.3 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

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Every Cadillac CTS generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Cadillac CTS dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
2003–2014	190.2″	70.5″	56.7″	113.8″	3,571 lb
2015–2020	195.7″	72″	57.1″	114.6″	3,777 lb

ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 2003 to today the CTS gained 5.5″ of length (3%) and 205 lb of weight (6%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

CTS year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 18 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Cadillac CTS dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2020	196.1″	72″	114.6″	3,860 lb	6
2019	196.1″	72″	114.6″	3,860 lb	6
2018	196.1″	72″	114.6″	3,860 lb	6
2017	196.1″	72″	114.6″	3,860 lb	6
2016	196.1″	72″	114.6″	3,860 lb	6
2015	195.7″	72″	114.6″	3,805 lb	5
2014	192.5″	72.8″	113.8″	4,017 lb	11
2013	190.6″	72.8″	113.4″	4,098 lb	9
2012	190.6″	72.8″	113.4″	4,098 lb	9
2011	190.6″	72.8″	113.4″	4,098 lb	9
2010	191.7″	72.4″	113.4″	4,072 lb	4
2009	191.7″	72.4″	113.4″	3,860 lb	1
2008	191.7″	72.4″	113.4″	3,860 lb	1
2007	190.9″	70.5″	113.8″	3,713 lb	2
2006	190.9″	70.5″	113.8″	3,713 lb	2
2005	190.9″	70.5″	113.8″	3,713 lb	2
2004	190.9″	70.5″	113.8″	3,713 lb	2
2003	190.2″	70.5″	113.8″	3,571 lb	1

ROWS 18·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a CTS fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Cadillac CTS — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	16.3 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	16.3 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	6 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 863 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Cadillac CTS against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	72″	73.6″	-1.6″
Wheelbase	114.6″	113″	+1.6″
Curb weight	3,777 lb	4,065 lb	-288 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a Cadillac CTS?

195.7″ (16′ 4″) in its current generation, 72″ wide and 57.1″ tall.

How much does a Cadillac CTS weigh?

3,777 lb at the kerb, which is 6% more than the first generation we hold from 2003.

Will a CTS fit in a garage?

At 16.3 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the CTS got bigger over the years?

Yes — 5.5″ longer and 205 lb heavier since 2003, across 2 generations. Weight grew 6%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.