2011 Acura TL vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 2 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 53 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura TL weights approximately 292 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (329 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. 2011 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Acura TL | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
Model | TL | Golf |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
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 | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1508 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4928 mm | 4212 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |