Cadillac XLR V-Series (2008 – 2009) vs Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2008 – 2017): specs compared
The Cadillac XLR V-Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 449 hp against 426 hp. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage has the higher top speed: 290 km/h against 249 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 12.8 L/100 km against 14.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,631 kg against 1,730 kg. At 4,514 mm, the Cadillac XLR V-Series is 132 mm longer than the Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
| Specification |
Cadillac
XLR V-Series
2008 – 2009
|
Aston Martin
V8 Vantage
2008 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2009 | 2008 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 449 hp | 426 hp |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 469 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 290 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.7 L/100 km | 12.8 – 13.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,514 mm | 4,382 mm |
| Width | 1,836 mm | 1,867 mm |
| Height | 1,280 mm | 1,257 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,604 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,730 kg | 1,631 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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