Cadillac DeVille vs. Cadillac XLR
Highlights
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2009 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
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2009 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
18 City / 26 Hwy
|
15 City / 24 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
12.5 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2009 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
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2009 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
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2009 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
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2009 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
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2009 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
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2009 Cadillac XLR | |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation System |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2009 Cadillac XLR | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2009 Cadillac XLR | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
150
|
Brakes
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2009 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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