Cadillac XLR (2005 – 2007) vs Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2005 – 2008): specs compared
The Cadillac XLR is the more powerful of the two, with up to 449 hp against 380 hp. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 250 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,570 kg against 1,730 kg. At 4,514 mm, the Cadillac XLR is 130 mm longer than the Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
| Specification |
Cadillac
XLR
2005 – 2007
|
Aston Martin
V8 Vantage
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2007 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 449 hp | 380 hp |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 410 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s | 5.0 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 280 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 17.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,514 mm | 4,384 mm |
| Width | 1,836 mm | 1,867 mm |
| Height | 1,280 mm | 1,255 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,730 kg | 1,570 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.