Mitsubishi Eclipse vs Cadillac XLR Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Eclipse · Cadillac XLR

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length176.8 in
  • Height51.6 in
  • Wheelbase100.8 in
  • Curb weight2,965 lb – 3,241 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.9 in
  • Cadillac XLR width72.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 0.9 in shorter (176.8 in vs 177.7 in)
  • Width: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 3.4 in narrower (68.9 in vs 72.3 in)
  • Height: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.2 in taller (51.6 in vs 50.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (100.8 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 544 lb heavier (3,103 lb vs 3,647 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 544 lb heavier (3,103 lb vs 3,647 lb)
  2. Width: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 3.4 in narrower (68.9 in vs 72.3 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (100.8 in vs 105.7 in)
  4. Height: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.2 in taller (51.6 in vs 50.4 in)
  5. Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 0.9 in shorter (176.8 in vs 177.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi EclipseMitsubishi Eclipse is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Eclipse · garage fit for Cadillac XLR
  • Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi EclipseMitsubishi Eclipse is narrower by 3.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi EclipseBased on length × width (Mitsubishi Eclipse)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi EclipseCadillac XLRDifference
Length176.8 in177.7 in0.9 in
Width68.9 in72.3 in3.4 in
Height51.6 in50.4 in1.2 in
Wheelbase100.8 in105.7 in4.9 in
Curb weight3,103 lb3,647 lb544 lb

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