DecodedCarsCadillac XLR-V
4 model years from 2006 to 2009, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2006–2009
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 4.4L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 16–17 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2009 XLR-V in brief
The 2009 Cadillac XLR-V is a two seaters offered with a 4.4L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 178 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,805 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (14 city / 23 highway), 10% worse than the 2009 two seaters average of 18.9 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Cadillac XLR-V has 4 model years in our data, from 2006 to 2009.
Its most efficient year was 2009 at 17 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 16 to 17 MPG.
How the 2006 XLR-V compares
The 2006 Cadillac XLR-V is a two seaters offered with a 4.4L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 178 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,805 lb.
2009 XLR-V pros & cons
Full 2009 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2009 XLR-V
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Audi R8 | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Porsche Boxster | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Porsche Cayman | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Cadillac XLR | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Cadillac. How we calculate this →