2006 Cadillac XLR vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac XLR and 2006 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. (309 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 868 kg more than 2006 Cadillac XLR.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac XLR | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | XLR | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |