2012 Acura TL vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, both 2012 Acura TL and 2012 Audi A4 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 TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura TL weights approximately 160 kg more than 2012 Audi A4. 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, 2012 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Acura TL | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | TL | A4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4928 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
