2008 Acura TL vs. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 781 kg more than 2008 Acura TL.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton has automatic transmission and 2008 Acura TL has manual transmission. 2008 Acura TL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Acura TL | 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
Model | TL | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2233 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5059 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1903 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1901 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2881 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |