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 Comparison: 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD vs 2009 Audi A4 3.2 quattro
| | 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD | 2009 Audi A4 3.2 quattro | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front-engine, AWD | Front-engine, AWD | | Engine type | 60 V-6, alum block/heads | 60 V-6, alum block/heads | | Valvetrain | SOHC, 4 valves/cyl | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 223.6 cu in/3664 cc | 195.1 cu in/3197 cc | | Compression ratio | 11.2:1 | 12.5:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 305 hp @ 6200 rpm | 265 hp @ 6500 rpm | | Torque (SAE net) | 273 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 243 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | | Redline | 6700 rpm | 6800 rpm | | Weight to power | 13.0 lb/hp | 14.5 lb/hp | | Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | | Axle/final-drive ratios | 4.53:1/2.23:1 | 3.52:1/2.43:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | Multilink, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 14.0:1 | 16.3:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 2.7 | 2.2 | | Brakes, f;r | 12.6-in vented disc; 13.1-in wdisc, ABS | 12.6-in vented disc; 11.3-in disc, ABS | | Wheels, f;r | 8.0 x 19-in, cast aluminum | 8.0 x 18-in, cast aluminum | | Tires, f;r | 245/40R19 94Y, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 | 245/40R18 93H M+S, Pirelli P6 Four Seasons | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.6 in | | Track, f/r | 63.2/63.8 in | 61.6/61.1 in | | Length x width x height | 195.3 x 74.0 x 57.2 in | 185.2 x 71.9 x 56.2 in | | Turning circle | 38.5 ft | 37.4 ft | | Curb weight | 3955 lb | 3852 lb | | Weight dist., f/r | 59/41% | 55/45% | | Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | | Headroom, f/r | 38.4/36.7 in | 40.0/37.5 in | | Legroom, f/r | 42.5/36.2 in | 41.3/35.2 in | | Shoulder room, f/r | 58.1/56.2 in | 55.5/54.3 in | | Cargo volume | 13.1 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft | | TEST DATA | | Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 2.4 sec | 2.2 sec | | 0-40 | 3.4 | 3.2 | | 0-50 | 5 | 4.5 | | 0-60 | 6.5 | 6 | | 0-70 | 8.3 | 8 | | 0-80 | 10.6 | 10.2 | | 0-90 | 13.1 | 12.6 | | 0-100 | 15.7 | 15.6 | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 3 | 3.2 | | Quarter mile | 14.8 sec @ 96.9 mph | 14.6 sec @ 96.9 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 103 ft | 131 ft | | Lateral acceleration | 0.91 g (avg) | 0.84 g (avg) | | MT figure eight | 26.0 sec @ 0.73 g (avg) | 27.0 sec @ 0.64 g (avg) | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 1750 rpm | 2050 rpm | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price | $39,265 | $41,225 | | Price as tested | $43,995 | $50,475 | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | | Basic warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 6 yrs/70,000 miles | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 4 yrs/Unlimited | | Fuel capacity | 18.5 gal | 16.9 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 17/25 mpg | 17/26 mpg | | CO2 emissions | 0.98 lb/mile | 0.96 lb/mile | | MT fuel economy | 21.0 mpg | 21.2 mpg | | Recommended fuel | Unleaded premium | Unleaded premium |
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