2009 Acura TL vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura TL would be higher. 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 41 more horse power than 2010 Audi A5. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TL weights approximately 77 kg more than 2010 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | TL | A5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
