2009 Acura TL vs. 2009 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2009 Acura TL and 2009 Volvo XC90 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 41 more horse power than 2009 Volvo XC90. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo XC90.
Because 2009 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2009 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Acura | Volvo |
| Model | TL | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
