2009 Acura TL vs. 2009 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2009 Acura TL and 2009 Honda CR-V 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 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (164 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V.
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 Acura TL (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura TL | 2009 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | TL | CR-V |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |