Audi R8 vs Cadillac XLR Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2009 catalog dimensions. Audi R8 · Cadillac XLR
- Length174.3 in
- Height48.8 in – 49.0 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance4.0 in
- Width76.4 in
- Cadillac XLR width72.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 3.4 in shorter (174.3 in vs 177.7 in)
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 4.1 in narrower (76.4 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Cadillac XLR is 1.5 in taller (48.9 in vs 50.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 105.7 in)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 4.1 in narrower (76.4 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Cadillac XLR is 1.5 in taller (48.9 in vs 50.4 in)
- Length: Audi R8 is 3.4 in shorter (174.3 in vs 177.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 105.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Audi R8 · garage fit for Cadillac XLR
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac XLR — Cadillac XLR is narrower by 4.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac XLR — Based on length × width (Cadillac XLR)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi R8 | Cadillac XLR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.3 in | 177.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 72.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 48.9 in | 50.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 105.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | — | 3,647 lb | — |
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