Cadillac XLR (2008 – 2009) vs Lotus Evora (2008 – 2014): specs compared
The Lotus Evora is the more powerful of the two, with up to 350 hp against 325 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 5.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 286 km/h against 249 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.7 L/100 km against 12.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,383 kg against 1,690 kg. At 4,514 mm, the Cadillac XLR is 163 mm longer than the Lotus Evora.
| Specification |
Cadillac
XLR
2008 – 2009
|
Lotus
Evora
2008 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2009 | 2008 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 325 hp | 280 – 349 hp |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 350 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 s | 4.6 – 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 262 – 286 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.1 L/100 km | 8.7 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,514 mm | 4,351 mm |
| Width | 1,836 mm | 2,047 mm |
| Height | 1,280 mm | 1,229 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,576 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,690 kg | 1,383 – 1,442 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.