Spec Sizes

Acura NSX vs Cadillac XLR Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 vs 2009 catalog dimensions. Acura NSX · Cadillac XLR

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length174.2 in
  • Height46.1 in
  • Wheelbase99.6 in
  • Curb weight3,069 lb – 3,113 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.3 in
  • Cadillac XLR width72.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura NSX is 3.5 in shorter (174.2 in vs 177.7 in)
  • Width: Acura NSX is 1.0 in narrower (71.3 in vs 72.3 in)
  • Height: Cadillac XLR is 4.3 in taller (46.1 in vs 50.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (99.6 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 556 lb heavier (3,091 lb vs 3,647 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 556 lb heavier (3,091 lb vs 3,647 lb)
  2. Height: Cadillac XLR is 4.3 in taller (46.1 in vs 50.4 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (99.6 in vs 105.7 in)
  4. Length: Acura NSX is 3.5 in shorter (174.2 in vs 177.7 in)
  5. Width: Acura NSX is 1.0 in narrower (71.3 in vs 72.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura NSX — Acura NSX is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Acura NSX · garage fit for Cadillac XLR
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura NSX — Acura NSX is narrower by 1.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura NSX — Based on length × width (Acura NSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura NSXCadillac XLRDifference
Length174.2 in177.7 in3.5 in
Width71.3 in72.3 in1.0 in
Height46.1 in50.4 in4.3 in
Wheelbase99.6 in105.7 in6.1 in
Curb weight3,091 lb3,647 lb556 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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