2010 Acura TL vs. 2011 Mazda 3
To start off, 2011 Mazda 3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura TL weights approximately 497 kg more than 2011 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura TL | 2011 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Acura | Mazda |
| Model | TL | 3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4966 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
