Cadillac XLR vs Chevrolet Corvette Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Cadillac XLR · Chevrolet Corvette
- Length177.7 in
- Height50.4 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,647 lb
- Width72.3 in
- Chevrolet Corvette width72.6 in – 75.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 2.6 in shorter (177.7 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 2.0 in narrower (72.3 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: Cadillac XLR is 1.4 in taller (50.4 in vs 49.0 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 482 lb heavier (3,647 lb vs 3,166 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 482 lb heavier (3,647 lb vs 3,166 lb)
- Height: Cadillac XLR is 1.4 in taller (50.4 in vs 49.0 in)
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 2.0 in narrower (72.3 in vs 74.3 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 2.6 in shorter (177.7 in vs 175.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Cadillac XLR · garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac XLR — Cadillac XLR is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac XLR — Based on length × width (Cadillac XLR)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac XLR | Chevrolet Corvette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.7 in | 175.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 74.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 50.4 in | 49.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 105.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,647 lb | 3,166 lb | 482 lb |
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