Cadillac CTS Specs

Since 2003 the CTS has grown 5.9″ in length and gained 289 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 3 generations · 2003–2020 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2020 Cadillac CTS, the latest model year on record, is 196.1″ long, 72″ wide and 57.1″ tall on a 114.6″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,860 lb. At 16.3 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.7 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Cadillac CTS generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2015, when the new car was 4.0″ longer than the 2008–2014 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2008: 289 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Cadillac CTS dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2003–2007190.2″70.5″56.7″113.8″3,571 lb
2008–2014191.7″72.4″57.9″113.4″3,860 lb
2015–2020195.7″72″57.1″114.6″3,777 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

CTS year by year

FIG.02·Cadillac CTS dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2020196.1″72″114.6″3,860 lb6
2019196.1″72″114.6″3,860 lb6
2018196.1″72″114.6″3,860 lb6
2017196.1″72″114.6″3,860 lb6
2016196.1″72″114.6″3,860 lb6
2015195.7″72″114.6″3,805 lb5
2014192.5″72.8″113.8″4,017 lb11
2013190.6″72.8″113.4″4,098 lb9
2012190.6″72.8″113.4″4,098 lb9
2011190.6″72.8″113.4″4,098 lb9
2010191.7″72.4″113.4″4,072 lb4
2009191.7″72.4″113.4″3,860 lb1
2008191.7″72.4″113.4″3,860 lb1
2007190.9″70.5″113.8″3,713 lb2
2006190.9″70.5″113.8″3,713 lb2
2005190.9″70.5″113.8″3,713 lb2
2004190.9″70.5″113.8″3,713 lb2
2003190.2″70.5″113.8″3,571 lb1
ROWS 18·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

CTS on the used market

In 656 CTS listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2008–2014 car is the most common: 455 of them (69%), at an average asking price of $8,326. ForCar visitors have decoded 120 CTS VINs; the most checked model years are 2016, 2014 and 2013.

FIG.05·Cadillac CTS generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2015–202011217%$13,13696,627 mi
2008–201445569%$8,326117,584 mi
2003–20078914%$4,236133,438 mi
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a CTS fit

FIG.02·Cadillac CTS — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.3 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.3 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Cadillac CTS against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 893 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width72″74″−2.0″
Wheelbase114.6″113″+1.6″
Curb weight3,860 lb4,085 lb−225 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

CTS against its rivals

Next to the Ford Fusion, Buick LaCrosse and Buick Regal, the CTS is the narrowest of the four.

FIG.04·Cadillac CTS against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Cadillac CTS (this car)2020196.1″72″3,860 lb
Ford Fusion2020191.7″73.2″3,708 lb
Buick LaCrosse2020197.6″73.2″3,719 lb
Buick Regal2020192.9″73.2″4,096 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 2020 CTS bigger than the 2019?

No. The 2020 and 2019 CTS are the same size and weight.

Which CTS years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 2008 and 2015. Model years inside each range, such as 2015–2020, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the CTS or the Ford Fusion?

The 2020 Ford Fusion is 4.4″ shorter and 152 lb lighter than the 2020 CTS.

How much does a used CTS cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $4,236 for the 2003–2007 car to $13,136 for the 2015–2020 one, across 656 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 18 CTS model years, 2003 to 2020. 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 , founder of ForCar.
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