2004 Cadillac XLR vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2004 Cadillac XLR and 2004 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (270 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 205 kg more than 2004 Cadillac XLR.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Cadillac XLR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Cadillac XLR (408 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (370 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
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2004 Cadillac XLR | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | XLR | Passat |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 370 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |