2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 2009 Kia Sportage

To start off, both 2009 Cadillac XLR and 2009 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac XLR (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 350 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Cadillac XLR is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Cadillac XLR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac XLR 2009 Kia Sportage
Make Cadillac Kia
Model XLR Sportage
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 1974 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 321 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 188 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 3.7:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1635 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4360 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 10.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 58 L


 

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