2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 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 4,376 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac XLR (443 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac XLR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Cadillac XLR (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester. 2007 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Cadillac XLR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Cadillac XLR | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
Model | XLR | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4376 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 443 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 561 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |