Cadillac XLR vs Honda Prelude Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2001 catalog dimensions. Cadillac XLR · Honda Prelude
- Length177.7 in
- Height50.4 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,647 lb
- Width72.3 in
- Honda Prelude width69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac XLR is 0.3 in shorter (177.7 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 3.3 in narrower (72.3 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Honda Prelude is 1.4 in taller (50.4 in vs 51.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 101.8 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 649 lb heavier (3,647 lb vs 2,998 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 649 lb heavier (3,647 lb vs 2,998 lb)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 3.3 in narrower (72.3 in vs 69.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 101.8 in)
- Height: Honda Prelude is 1.4 in taller (50.4 in vs 51.8 in)
- Length: Cadillac XLR is 0.3 in shorter (177.7 in vs 178.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac XLR — Cadillac XLR is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Cadillac XLR · garage fit for Honda Prelude
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Prelude — Honda Prelude is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Prelude — Based on length × width (Honda Prelude)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac XLR | Honda Prelude | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.7 in | 178.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 69.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 50.4 in | 51.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 101.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,647 lb | 2,998 lb | 649 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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