2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Cadillac XLR
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Cadillac XLR were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,371 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac XLR (444 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 Cadillac XLR.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Cadillac XLR (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (331 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A6 | 2008 Cadillac XLR | |
Make | Audi | Cadillac |
Model | A6 | XLR |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3101 cc | 4371 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 561 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |