2005 Acura TL vs. 2005 Audi A6
To start off, both 2005 Acura TL and 2005 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,209 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TL (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6. (247 HP @ 1800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Acura TL.
Because 2005 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Audi A6 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura TL. (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura TL. 2005 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2005 Acura TL has manual transmission. 2005 Acura TL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Acura TL | 2005 Audi A6 | |
Make | Acura | Audi |
Model | TL | A6 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3209 cc | 2671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |