Spec Sizes

Cadillac XLR vs Chevrolet Corvette Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Cadillac XLR · Chevrolet Corvette

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

Side view
  • Length177.7 in
  • Height50.4 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Curb weight3,647 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.3 in
  • Chevrolet Corvette width76.1 in – 79.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Cadillac XLR is 5.8 in shorter (177.7 in vs 183.4 in)
  • Width: Cadillac XLR is 5.6 in narrower (72.3 in vs 77.9 in)
  • Height: Cadillac XLR is 1.8 in taller (50.4 in vs 48.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 107.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 61 lb heavier (3,647 lb vs 3,586 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Cadillac XLR is 5.6 in narrower (72.3 in vs 77.9 in)
  2. Height: Cadillac XLR is 1.8 in taller (50.4 in vs 48.6 in)
  3. Length: Cadillac XLR is 5.8 in shorter (177.7 in vs 183.4 in)
  4. Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 61 lb heavier (3,647 lb vs 3,586 lb)
  5. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 107.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac XLR — Cadillac XLR is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Cadillac XLR · garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette
  • Narrower for tight parkingCadillac XLR — Cadillac XLR is narrower by 5.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintCadillac XLR — Based on length × width (Cadillac XLR)

Dimension comparison

SpecCadillac XLRChevrolet CorvetteDifference
Length177.7 in183.4 in5.8 in
Width72.3 in77.9 in5.6 in
Height50.4 in48.6 in1.8 in
Wheelbase105.7 in107.2 in1.5 in
Ground clearance—5.3 in—
Curb weight3,647 lb3,586 lb61 lb

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