2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 2009 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac XLR and 2009 Volvo S60 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 (322 HP @ 6450 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Volvo S60. (258 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo S60.
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 Volvo S60, 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 (423 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo S60. (350 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac XLR | 2009 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | XLR | S60 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6450 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
