2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (350 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac XLR. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac XLR.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac XLR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (1,153 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 733 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac XLR | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | XLR | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 1153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
