Chevrolet Corvette vs Cadillac XLR Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Cadillac XLR
- Length174.6 in – 175.6 in
- Height49.0 in – 49.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,132 lb – 3,199 lb
- Width72.6 in – 75.9 in
- Cadillac XLR width72.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 2.6 in shorter (175.1 in vs 177.7 in)
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 2.0 in narrower (74.3 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Cadillac XLR is 1.4 in taller (49.0 in vs 50.4 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 482 lb heavier (3,166 lb vs 3,647 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 482 lb heavier (3,166 lb vs 3,647 lb)
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 2.0 in narrower (74.3 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Cadillac XLR is 1.4 in taller (49.0 in vs 50.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 2.6 in shorter (175.1 in vs 177.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Cadillac XLR
- 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 | Chevrolet Corvette | Cadillac XLR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 177.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 72.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 49.0 in | 50.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 105.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,166 lb | 3,647 lb | 482 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.6 in – 175.6 in).
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