2003 Acura TL Specifications

4-Door Sedan 3.2L
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan 3.2L
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 19 mpg City/29 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6, 3.2L
EPA Class Mid-Size
Style Name Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 5-speed automatic transmission w/grade logic control system & sequential sportshift feature

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Mid-Size
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3494
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.2
Second Hip Room (in) 55.0
Front Head Room (in) 39.9
Second Leg Room (in) 35.0
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 56.0
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.7
Passenger Volume (ft³) 96.5
Second Head Room (in) 36.8
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in) 61.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.7
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 108.1
Track Width, Rear (in) 60.4
Height, Overall (in) 53.7
Length, Overall (in) 192.5
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 14.3

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 17.2
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 29

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 225 @ 5600
Displacement 3.2L/196
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 216 @ 4700
Fuel System PGM-FI
Engine Type Gas V6
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.470
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.021
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.563
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.653
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.428
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.551
Reverse Ratio (:1) 1.846
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.8 x 1.10
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.1 x 0.35
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.11
Steering Type Variable Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.8
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.1
Tires
Rear Tire Size P205/60VR16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Compact
Front Tire Size P205/60VR16
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 16" x 6.5"
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16" x 6.5"
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.71
Suspension Type - Front Double-Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Double-Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.07

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock brake system
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags w/passenger occupant...
Front/rear 3-point seat belts
Front seat belt height adjusters
Childproof rear door locks
Rear child seat tether anchors (LATCH)
Phosphorescent emergency trunk release
Traction control
Front/rear crumple zones

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 50,000
Drivetrain Years 4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 50,000
Roadside Assistance Years 4

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 7.8
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 105
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
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