2011 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2012 Acura TL
To start off, 2012 Acura TL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Tucson.
Because 2012 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. (198 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. 2012 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2011 Hyundai Tucson has manual transmission. 2011 Hyundai Tucson will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Hyundai Tucson | 2012 Acura TL | |
Make | Hyundai | Acura |
Model | Tucson | TL |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4399 mm | 4928 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1656 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |