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Cadillac DeVille vs. Cadillac XLR

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2005 Cadillac DeVille2009 Cadillac XLR
Starting MSRP
$46,045
$86,215
Engine Type
Gas V8
Gas V8
MPG
18 City / 26 Hwy
15 City / 24 Hwy
Horsepower
275 hp
320 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
6
2
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2005 Cadillac DeVille2009 Cadillac XLR
Engine Type
Gas V8
Gas V8
Displacement
4.6L/279
4.6L/279
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
275 @ 5600
320 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
300 @ 4000
310 @ 4400
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
18 City / 26 Hwy
15 City / 24 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
12.5 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2005 Cadillac DeVille2009 Cadillac XLR
Front Tire Size
P225/60SR16
P235/50WR18
Rear Tire Size
P225/60SR16
P235/50WR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Not Available
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
18 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
18 x 8 in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Not Available in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Not Available

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2005 Cadillac DeVille2009 Cadillac XLR
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
SLA double wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
SLA double wishbone

Steering

Steering comparison
2005 Cadillac DeVille2009 Cadillac XLR
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15
17
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
40 ft
39 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2005 Cadillac DeVille2009 Cadillac XLR
Passenger Capacity
6
2
Passenger Volume
115 ft³
N/A
Front Head Room
39 in
38 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
43 in
Front Shoulder Room
60 in
54 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
53 in
Second Head Room
38 in
N/A
Second Leg Room
43 in
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
60 in
N/A
Second Hip Room
57 in
N/A
Wheelbase
115 in
106 in
Length, Overall
207 in
178 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
75 in
72 in
Height, Overall
57 in
50 in
Track Width, Front
63 in
62 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
62 in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
19 ft³
11.6 max 4.4 min ft³

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2005 Cadillac DeVille2009 Cadillac XLR
Base Curb Weight
3,978 lbs
3,647 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 gal
18 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2005 Cadillac DeVille2009 Cadillac XLR
Navigation System
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Not available
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2005 Cadillac DeVille2009 Cadillac XLR
Bluetooth®
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2005 Cadillac DeVille2009 Cadillac XLR
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
150

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2005 Cadillac DeVille2009 Cadillac XLR
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.93 x 1.26 in
12.8 x 1.3 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.69 x 0.43 in
12.0 x 1.0 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2005 Cadillac DeVille or the 2009 Cadillac XLR?

The 2009 Cadillac XLR is more reliable than the 2005 Cadillac DeVille according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2009 XLR versus a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2005 DeVille.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2005 Cadillac DeVille or the 2009 Cadillac XLR?

The 2009 Cadillac XLR is more fuel efficient than the 2005 Cadillac DeVille with 18 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2005 Cadillac DeVille or the 2009 Cadillac XLR?

The 2005 Cadillac DeVille is cheaper than the 2009 Cadillac XLR with a $46,045 starting MSRP versus a $86,215 starting MSRP.

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