2009 Acura TL vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2009 Acura TL and 2009 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (306 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. (101 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 455 kg more than 2009 Acura TL.
Because 2009 Acura TL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL will offer significantly more control. 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 (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. (148 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura TL | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
Model | TL | Jetta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |