Audi R8 vs Cadillac XLR Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2009 catalog dimensions. Audi R8 · Cadillac XLR
- Length174.4 in – 175.0 in
- Height49.0 in – 49.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.3 in
- Curb weight3,583 lb – 3,913 lb
- Width75.0 in – 76.0 in
- Cadillac XLR width72.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 3.0 in shorter (174.7 in vs 177.7 in)
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 3.2 in narrower (75.5 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Cadillac XLR is 1.3 in taller (49.1 in vs 50.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 101 lb heavier (3,748 lb vs 3,647 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 3.2 in narrower (75.5 in vs 72.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 101 lb heavier (3,748 lb vs 3,647 lb)
- Height: Cadillac XLR is 1.3 in taller (49.1 in vs 50.4 in)
- Length: Audi R8 is 3.0 in shorter (174.7 in vs 177.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Audi R8 · garage fit for Cadillac XLR
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac XLR — Cadillac XLR is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac XLR — Based on length × width (Cadillac XLR)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi R8 | Cadillac XLR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.7 in | 177.7 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 75.5 in | 72.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 49.1 in | 50.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,748 lb | 3,647 lb | 101 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.4 in – 175.0 in).
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