2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 2009 Saturn Vue

To start off, both 2009 Cadillac XLR and 2009 Saturn Vue 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 99 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Vue. (222 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saturn Vue weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 Cadillac XLR.

Because 2009 Saturn Vue is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac XLR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Vue 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, 2009 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Vue. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Vue.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac XLR 2009 Saturn Vue
Make Cadillac Saturn
Model XLR Vue
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 3490 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 321 HP 222 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 297 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 3.7:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1635 kg 1735 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 64 L


 

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