2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge DURANGO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (355 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac XLR. (322 HP @ 6450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DURANGO should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 696 kg more than 2009 Cadillac XLR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac XLR. (423 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge DURANGO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac XLR | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | XLR | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6450 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3042 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 93 L |
