Subaru BRZ vs Cadillac XLR Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 vs 2009 catalog dimensions. Subaru BRZ · Cadillac XLR

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

Side view
  • Length166.7 in
  • Height50.6 in
  • Wheelbase101.2 in
  • Ground clearance4.9 in
  • Curb weight2,764 lb – 2,778 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in
  • Cadillac XLR width72.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru BRZ is 11.0 in shorter (166.7 in vs 177.7 in)
  • Width: Subaru BRZ is 2.4 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.3 in)
  • Height: Subaru BRZ is 0.2 in taller (50.6 in vs 50.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 876 lb heavier (2,771 lb vs 3,647 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 876 lb heavier (2,771 lb vs 3,647 lb)
  2. Length: Subaru BRZ is 11.0 in shorter (166.7 in vs 177.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Cadillac XLR has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 105.7 in)
  4. Width: Subaru BRZ is 2.4 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.3 in)
  5. Height: Subaru BRZ is 0.2 in taller (50.6 in vs 50.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is shorter by 11.0 in Check garage fit for Subaru BRZ · garage fit for Cadillac XLR
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is narrower by 2.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru BRZ — Based on length × width (Subaru BRZ)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru BRZCadillac XLRDifference
Length166.7 in177.7 in11.0 in
Width69.9 in72.3 in2.4 in
Height50.6 in50.4 in0.2 in
Wheelbase101.2 in105.7 in4.5 in
Ground clearance4.9 in——
Curb weight2,771 lb3,647 lb876 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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