Spec Sizes

Mitsubishi Eclipse vs Cadillac XLR Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Eclipse · Cadillac XLR

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

Side view
  • Length180.4 in
  • Height53.5 in – 53.8 in
  • Wheelbase101.4 in
  • Curb weight3,263 lb – 3,479 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Cadillac XLR width72.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Cadillac XLR is 2.7 in shorter (180.4 in vs 177.7 in)
  • Width: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 0.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.3 in)
  • Height: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 3.3 in taller (53.6 in vs 50.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 276 lb heavier (3,371 lb vs 3,647 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 276 lb heavier (3,371 lb vs 3,647 lb)
  2. Height: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 3.3 in taller (53.6 in vs 50.4 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 105.7 in)
  4. Length: Cadillac XLR is 2.7 in shorter (180.4 in vs 177.7 in)
  5. Width: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 0.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac XLR — Cadillac XLR is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Eclipse · garage fit for Cadillac XLR
  • Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Eclipse — Mitsubishi Eclipse is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintCadillac XLR — Based on length × width (Cadillac XLR)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi EclipseCadillac XLRDifference
Length180.4 in177.7 in2.7 in
Width72.2 in72.3 in0.1 in
Height53.6 in50.4 in3.3 in
Wheelbase101.4 in105.7 in4.3 in
Curb weight3,371 lb3,647 lb276 lb

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