2008 Acura TL vs 2009 Volvo S60 - The Car Connection

2008 Acura TL

2009 Volvo S60

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4-Door Sedan Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic	18	26	$31,007	$33,725
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic Nav	18	26	$33,300	$36,225
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic Type-S	17	26	$35,134	$38,225
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic Type-S HPT	17	26	$35,317	$38,425
TL 4-Door Sedan Manual Type-S	18	27	$35,134	$38,225
TL 4-Door Sedan Manual Type-S HPT	18	27	$35,317	$38,425

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4-Door Sedan 2.4T FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S60 4-Door Sedan 2.4T FWD	18	26	$34,216	$36,400
S60 4-Door Sedan 2.5T AWD	18	26	$32,524	$34,600
S60 4-Door Sedan 2.5T FWD	19	28	$30,832	$32,800
S60 4-Door Sedan 2.5T SE AWD	18	26	$30,785	$32,750
S60 4-Door Sedan 2.5T SE FWD	19	28	$29,093	$30,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,007

$34,216

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,725

$36,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$562 / month

$607 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 Acura TL is a "nice" car that's well equipped in every category except personality.

The 2009 Volvo S60 isn’t a sport sedan, but it is a comfortable, safe, all-weather mid-size car with an eager powertrain.

TCC Likes

Lots of smooth power
Comfortable interior
Available all-wheel-drive (AWD)

Quiet interior
Firm but smooth ride
Great front seats

TCC Dislikes

Limited by front-wheel drive
Too well-mannered?
Only a five-speed automatic

Dated design inside and out
Narrow trunk opening
Rear headroom is limited

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

34.9

33.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

38.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.9

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

54.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

56.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

37.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.7

55.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.8

42.6

Front Hip Room (in)

55.6

55.0

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.2

71.0

Track Width, Front (in)

62.1

61.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.8

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

189.3

181.2

Height, Overall (in)

56.7

56.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.0

60.7

Wheelbase (in)

107.9

107

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.5

13.9

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x 1.1

12.4 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1 x .35

11.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.1

18.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.4

16.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.7

38.7

Steering Type

Variable Pwr

Pwr Speed Sensitive

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

3.0

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/45WR17

P235/45R17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/45WR17

P235/45R17

Spare Tire Size

T135/80R16

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

330

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

330

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3300

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3300

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3623

3501

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8

17 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8

17 x 7.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.5

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

3.2L/196

2.4L/147

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

258 @ 6200

257 @ 5500

Engine Type

Gas V6

High-Pressure Turbo Gas I5

Fuel System

PGM-FI

EFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

233 @ 5000

258 @ 2100 - 5000

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.49

1.02

Trans Description Cont. Again

Geartronic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.89

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

3.03

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.31

2.44

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

1.34

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic,

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.70

4.66

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.98

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura TL

Volvo S60

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.72

.83

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.07

.94

Suspension Type - Rear

Double-Wishbone

Independent Multilink

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Double-Wishbone

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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