2014 Acura TL vs 2014 Audi A4 - The Car Connection

2014 Acura TL

2014 Audi A4

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4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD	20	29	$33,827	$36,030
4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD Special Edition	20	29	$35,216	$37,530
4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD	18	26	$37,113	$39,580
4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD Tech	20	29	$37,279	$39,760
4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD Advance	20	29	$39,315	$41,960
4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD Tech	18	26	$40,565	$43,310
4-Door Sedan Manual SH-AWD Tech	17	25	$40,565	$43,310
4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD Advance	18	26	$42,601	$45,510

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4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium	24	32	$31,434	$33,800
4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus	24	32	$31,434	$33,800
4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Prestige	24	32	$31,434	$33,800
4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Premium	22	32	$32,272	$34,700
4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	22	32	$32,272	$34,700
4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Prestige	22	32	$32,272	$34,700
4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium	20	29	$33,388	$35,900
4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	20	29	$33,388	$35,900
4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Prestige	20	29	$33,388	$35,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,827

$31,434

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,030

$33,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$601 / month

$563 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Acura TL is an attractive, comfortable, well-appointed luxury sedan. Choose the SH-AWD model, and you have yourself a legitimate sport sedan, too.

The 2014 Audi A4 and S4 are trim, tech-savvy alternatives to the usual German luxury sedans, and to one stunningly good American one.

TCC Likes

Responsive, athletic driving feel (SH-AWD)
Awesome premium sound system
Luxurious interior

Still an attractive design
Supportive front seats
Handling is sharp on sport models

TCC Dislikes

Techno-cluttered instrument panel
Inferior navigation interface
Small trunk

Back seat isn't especially comfortable
Drive Select can be skipped
Rearview camera option on some models

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

54.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.2

55.5

Second Head Room (in)

36.7

37.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

54.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.5

41.3

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

36.2

35.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.2

61.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.5

Length, Overall (in)

194

185.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.2

56.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

61.1

Wheelbase (in)

109.3

110.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

12.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

16.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

37.7

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR17

P245/45HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

HM1

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR17

P245/45HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

HM1

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3726

3516

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

150

Engine

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

254 @ 5000

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

280 @ 6200

220 @ 4450

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

2.44 - 0.63

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.72

4.61

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

2.92

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.50

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.38

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

FrontTrak Sedan

Vehicle Name

Acura TL

Audi A4

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.8

6.7 (Est)

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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