Cadillac XLR vs Audi RS 3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Cadillac XLR · Audi RS 3
- Length177.7 in
- Height50.4 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,647 lb
- Width72.3 in
- Audi RS 3 width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac XLR is 1.1 in shorter (177.7 in vs 178.8 in)
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 0.6 in narrower (72.3 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Audi RS 3 is 5.2 in taller (50.4 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Height: Audi RS 3 is 5.2 in taller (50.4 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.6 in)
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 0.6 in narrower (72.3 in vs 72.9 in)
- Length: Cadillac XLR is 1.1 in shorter (177.7 in vs 178.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac XLR — Cadillac XLR is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Cadillac XLR · garage fit for Audi RS 3
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac XLR — Cadillac XLR is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac XLR — Based on length × width (Cadillac XLR)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac XLR | Audi RS 3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.7 in | 178.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 72.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 50.4 in | 55.6 in | 5.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,647 lb | 3,649 lb | 2 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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