2009 Acura TL vs. 2009 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2009 Acura TL and 2009 Hyundai Sonata 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 26 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. (250 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Sonata.
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 Hyundai Sonata (311 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura TL | 2009 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Acura | Hyundai |
Model | TL | Sonata |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |