Nissan 370Z vs Cadillac XLR Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2009 catalog dimensions. Nissan 370Z · Cadillac XLR
- Length167.2 in – 170.5 in
- Height51.8 in – 52.2 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,278 lb – 3,488 lb
- Width72.6 in – 73.6 in
- Cadillac XLR width72.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan 370Z is 8.8 in shorter (168.8 in vs 177.7 in)
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 0.8 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Nissan 370Z is 1.6 in taller (52.0 in vs 50.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 264 lb heavier (3,383 lb vs 3,647 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 264 lb heavier (3,383 lb vs 3,647 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 105.7 in)
- Length: Nissan 370Z is 8.8 in shorter (168.8 in vs 177.7 in)
- Height: Nissan 370Z is 1.6 in taller (52.0 in vs 50.4 in)
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 0.8 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan 370Z — Nissan 370Z is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan 370Z · garage fit for Cadillac XLR
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac XLR — Cadillac XLR is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan 370Z — Based on length × width (Nissan 370Z)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan 370Z | Cadillac XLR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.8 in | 177.7 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 72.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 52.0 in | 50.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 105.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,383 lb | 3,647 lb | 264 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 167.2 in – 170.5 in).
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