2004 Acura TL vs. 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2004 Acura TL and 2004 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TL (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura TL weights approximately 231 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Acura TL (323 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura TL | 2004 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
Model | TL | Jetta |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1347 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |