2011 Acura TL vs. 2012 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2012 Jeep Compass is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Compass. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura TL weights approximately 388 kg more than 2012 Jeep Compass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Jeep Compass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Compass. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Acura TL | 2012 Jeep Compass | |
Make | Acura | Jeep |
Model | TL | Compass |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
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 | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1409 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4966 mm | 4448 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1814 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1651 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |