2012 Acura RL vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2012 Acura RL and 2012 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (84 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura RL weights approximately 623 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Acura RL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura RL 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 RL (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. 2012 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Acura RL | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
Model | RL | Golf |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1229 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4971 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 55 L |