Car comparison

Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24VvsAcura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Acura TL III (UA6/7)

3.2 i V6 24V

273 hp3210 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006
VS

Acura RL II

3.5 i V6 24V

294 hp3471 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    454 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24VAcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
Power
273hp204kW
294hp219kW
Torque
323Nm238lb-ft
347Nm256lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
55.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
53.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
30.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,210cc196cu in
3,471cc212cu in
Length
4,808mm189in
4,917mm194in
Width
1,835mm72in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,740mm108in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,585mm62in
Trunk volume
454L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24VAcura RL II 3.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V6,200 rpm5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V6,200 rpm5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24VAcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
30.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
273 hp
204 kW
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
294 hp
219 kW

Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V has 21 hp more than Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V and Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
323 Nm
238 lb-ft
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
347 Nm
256 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
1,845 kg
4,068 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V6.0 s
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V6.7 s

Although Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V has more power, Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V and Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
273 hp
204 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
294 hp
219 kW
6.7 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
273 hp
204 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,808 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24VAcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
Power
273 hp
204 kW
294 hp
219 kW
Torque
323 Nm
238 lb-ft
347 Nm
256 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,808 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Trunk score
454 L
16.0 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 4 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 24 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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