Chevrolet Corvette vs Cadillac XLR Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2009 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Cadillac XLR
- Length182.3 in – 184.6 in
- Height48.6 in
- Wheelbase107.2 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,535 lb – 3,637 lb
- Width76.1 in – 79.7 in
- Cadillac XLR width72.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac XLR is 5.8 in shorter (183.4 in vs 177.7 in)
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 5.6 in narrower (77.9 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Cadillac XLR is 1.8 in taller (48.6 in vs 50.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (107.2 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 61 lb heavier (3,586 lb vs 3,647 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 5.6 in narrower (77.9 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Cadillac XLR is 1.8 in taller (48.6 in vs 50.4 in)
- Length: Cadillac XLR is 5.8 in shorter (183.4 in vs 177.7 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 61 lb heavier (3,586 lb vs 3,647 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (107.2 in vs 105.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac XLR — Cadillac XLR is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Cadillac XLR
- 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
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Cadillac XLR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.4 in | 177.7 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 77.9 in | 72.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Height | 48.6 in | 50.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.2 in | 105.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,586 lb | 3,647 lb | 61 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.3 in – 184.6 in).
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