Quick answer
The 2009 Cadillac XLR, the latest model year on record, is 177.6″ long, 72.4″ wide and 50.4″ tall on a 105.9″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,726 lb. At 14.8 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Cadillac XLR generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2009 | 177.6″ | 72.4″ | 50.4″ | 105.9″ | 3,646 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
XLR year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 177.6″ | 72.4″ | 105.9″ | 2 | |
| 2008 | 177.6″ | 72.4″ | 105.9″ | 2 | |
| 2007 | 177.6″ | 72.4″ | 105.9″ | 2 | |
| 2006 | 177.6″ | 72.4″ | 105.9″ | 2 | |
| 2005 | 177.6″ | 72.4″ | 105.9″ | 1 | |
| 2004 | 177.6″ | 72.4″ | 105.9″ | 1 |
ROWS 6·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
XLR on the used market
In 41 XLR listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2004–2009 car is the most common: 41 of them (100%), at an average asking price of $16,868.
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2009 | 41 | 100% | $16,868 | 68,567 mi |
ROWS 1·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026
Will a XLR fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.8 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.8 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 945 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 72.4″ | 70.9″ | +1.5″ |
| Wheelbase | 105.9″ | 104.7″ | +1.2″ |
| Curb weight | 3,726 lb | 3,338 lb | +388 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
XLR against its rivals
Next to the Nissan 350Z, the XLR is the longest and the heaviest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac XLR (this car) | 2009 | 177.6″ | 72.4″ | 3,726 lb |
| Nissan 350Z | 2009 | 169.7″ | 71.7″ | 3,600 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 XLR bigger than the 2008?
No. The 2009 and 2008 XLR are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the XLR or the Nissan 350Z?
The 2009 Nissan 350Z is 7.9″ shorter and 126 lb lighter than the 2009 XLR.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 6 XLR model years, 2004 to 2009. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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