2009 Acura TL vs. 2009 Audi A6
To start off, both 2009 Acura TL and 2009 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (179 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TL weights approximately 237 kg more than 2009 Audi A6. 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, 2009 Audi A6 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2009 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | TL | A6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
