2006 Cadillac XLR vs. 2006 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac XLR and 2006 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 GMC Yukon. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Yukon weights approximately 779 kg more than 2006 Cadillac XLR.
Because 2006 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Cadillac XLR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Yukon 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, 2006 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Yukon. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac XLR | 2006 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | XLR | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
