Acura NSX vs Cadillac XLR Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2009 catalog dimensions. Acura NSX · Cadillac XLR
- Length176.0 in
- Height47.8 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Curb weight3,803 lb
- Width87.3 in
- Cadillac XLR width72.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura NSX is 1.7 in shorter (176.0 in vs 177.7 in)
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 15.0 in narrower (87.3 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Cadillac XLR is 2.6 in taller (47.8 in vs 50.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Acura NSX is 156 lb heavier (3,803 lb vs 3,647 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 15.0 in narrower (87.3 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Cadillac XLR is 2.6 in taller (47.8 in vs 50.4 in)
- Curb weight: Acura NSX is 156 lb heavier (3,803 lb vs 3,647 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 105.7 in)
- Length: Acura NSX is 1.7 in shorter (176.0 in vs 177.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura NSX — Acura NSX is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Acura NSX · garage fit for Cadillac XLR
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac XLR — Cadillac XLR is narrower by 15.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac XLR — Based on length × width (Cadillac XLR)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura NSX | Cadillac XLR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.0 in | 177.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 87.3 in | 72.3 in | 15.0 in |
| Height | 47.8 in | 50.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 105.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,803 lb | 3,647 lb | 156 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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