2013 Acura TL vs 2013 Audi A4 - The Car Connection

2013 Acura TL

2013 Audi A4

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4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD	20	29	$33,712	$35,905
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD Advance	20	29	$39,200	$41,835
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD Special Edition	20	29	$35,100	$37,405
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD Tech	20	29	$37,164	$39,635
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD	18	26	$36,997	$39,455
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD Advance	18	26	$42,485	$45,385
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD Tech	18	26	$40,449	$43,185
TL 4-Door Sedan Manual SH-AWD Tech	17	25	$40,449	$43,185

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4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A4 4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium	20	30	$32,178	$34,600
A4 4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	20	30	$32,178	$34,600
A4 4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Prestige	20	30	$32,178	$34,600
A4 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium	24	31	$30,227	$32,500
A4 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus	24	31	$30,227	$32,500
A4 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Prestige	24	31	$30,227	$32,500
A4 4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Premium	22	32	$31,062	$33,400
A4 4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	22	32	$31,062	$33,400
A4 4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Prestige	22	32	$31,062	$33,400
S4 4-Door Sedan Manual Premium Plus	17	26	$44,268	$47,600
S4 4-Door Sedan Manual Prestige	17	26	$44,268	$47,600
S4 4-Door Sedan S Tronic Premium Plus	18	28	$45,570	$49,000
S4 4-Door Sedan S Tronic Prestige	18	28	$45,570	$49,000
allroad 4-Door Wgn Premium	20	27	$36,828	$39,600
allroad 4-Door Wgn Premium Plus	20	27	$36,828	$39,600
allroad 4-Door Wgn Prestige	20	27	$36,828	$39,600

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Invoice Price

$33,712

$32,178

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,905

$34,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$598 / month

$577 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Acura TL is a comfortable, attractive, and well-equipped luxury sedan--but in top SH-AWD guise it morphs into something that even driving enthusiasts will find compelling.

Magnificent design and technology sets the Audi A4 apart, but it's not quite as sporty as its BMW and Cadillac competition.

TCC Likes

Luxurious interior
Refined, comfortable ride
Responsive, athletic driving feel (SH-AWD)

Handsome, still
Excellent front sport seats
All-wheel-drive handling

TCC Dislikes

Small trunk
Inferior navigation interface
Techno-cluttered instrument panel

Tight back seat
Drive Select is pricey, unnecessary
Optional Bluetooth and rearview camera

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

54.300

Front Leg Room (in)

42.5

41.300

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

36.2

35.200

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

38.600

Second Hip Room (in)

54.8

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.2

55.500

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.2

91.000

Second Head Room (in)

36.7

37.500

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.2

56.200

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

61.100

Wheelbase (in)

109.3

110.600

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.0

71.900

Track Width, Front (in)

63.2

61.600

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.1

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

194.0

185.200

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

12.400

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2 x - TBD -

11.800 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x - TBD -

12.600 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

16.900

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

37.700

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

16.300

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR17

P245/45R17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR17

P245/45R17

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3726

3704

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

17 x 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

17 x 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

140

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

280 @ 6200

211 @ 4300

Engine Type

Gas V6

Turbocharged Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

254 @ 5000

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5L/212

2.0L/121

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.290

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

3.320

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

3.140

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.72

2.850

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.670

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

1.000

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

4.170

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

2.110

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.670

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.840

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Acura TL

Audi A4

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

5-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.748

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.181

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Trapezoidal Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.9

7.6

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4 (2012)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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