Cadillac XLR V-Series (2008 – 2009) vs Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (2008 – 2013): specs compared
The Cadillac XLR V-Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 449 hp against 430 hp. The Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.3 s against 4.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 299 km/h against 249 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 13.3 L/100 km against 14.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,459 kg against 1,730 kg. At 4,514 mm, the Cadillac XLR V-Series is 79 mm longer than the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe.
| Specification |
Cadillac
XLR V-Series
2008 – 2009
|
Chevrolet
Corvette Coupe
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2009 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 449 hp | 437 hp |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 575 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 4.3 – 4.4 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 299 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.7 L/100 km | 13.3 – 13.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,514 mm | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,836 mm | 1,844 mm |
| Height | 1,280 mm | 1,245 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,730 kg | 1,459 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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