2012 Acura TL vs. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Acura TL 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 19 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (286 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 400 kg more than 2012 Acura TL.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Acura TL | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Acura | Jeep |
Model | TL | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4928 mm | 4821 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2154 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1763 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2916 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |