2006 Acura RL vs. 2006 Audi TT

To start off, both 2006 Acura RL and 2006 Audi TT were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Audi TT. (250 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi TT weights approximately 52 kg more than 2006 Acura RL.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi TT. (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi TT.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Acura RL 2006 Audi TT
Make Acura Audi
Model RL TT
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3474 cc 3195 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 290 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 347 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 95.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1578 kg 1630 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4050 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2430 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.1 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 62 L