2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 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 162 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S80. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo S80.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac XLR | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | XLR | S80 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 443 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
