Chevrolet Corvette vs Cadillac XLR Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2009 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Cadillac XLR
- Length176.9 in – 177.9 in
- Height48.6 in – 48.9 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Ground clearance4.0 in
- Curb weight3,298 lb – 3,487 lb
- Width73.9 in – 77.4 in
- Cadillac XLR width72.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.3 in shorter (177.4 in vs 177.7 in)
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 3.4 in narrower (75.7 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Cadillac XLR is 1.6 in taller (48.8 in vs 50.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 255 lb heavier (3,393 lb vs 3,647 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 255 lb heavier (3,393 lb vs 3,647 lb)
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 3.4 in narrower (75.7 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Cadillac XLR is 1.6 in taller (48.8 in vs 50.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 105.7 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.3 in shorter (177.4 in vs 177.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Cadillac XLR
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac XLR — Cadillac XLR is narrower by 3.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac XLR — Based on length × width (Cadillac XLR)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Cadillac XLR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.4 in | 177.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 72.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 48.8 in | 50.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 105.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,393 lb | 3,647 lb | 255 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.9 in – 177.9 in).
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