Car comparison

Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24VvsChevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8

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 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006
VS

Chevrolet SSR

5.3 i V8

300 hp5326 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedPickup2003-2006

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

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
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8

  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    449 Nm
    331 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    1,130 L
  • Best economy score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24VChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Power
273hp204kW
300hp224kW
Torque
323Nm238lb-ft
449Nm331lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
2,159kg4,760lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
113.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
47.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
688km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,210cc196cu in
5,326cc325cu in
Length
4,808mm189in
4,862mm191in
Width
1,835mm72in
1,996mm79in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,631mm64in
Wheelbase
2,740mm108in
2,946mm116in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,648mm65in
Trunk volume
454L
-
Max trunk volume-
1,130L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
65L
95L

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 24VChevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8PowerTorque
  • Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8: 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V85,200 rpm4,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24VChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
47.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
142 km/h
88 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
300 hp
224 kW

Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8 has 27 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 Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8: 27 hp (20 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
449 Nm
331 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
2,159 kg
4,760 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V87.6 s

Although Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8 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 Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8: 1.6 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
300 hp
224 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
ChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
1,130 L
39.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,631 mm
64.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24VChevroletSSR5.3 i V8
Power
273 hp
204 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
323 Nm
238 lb-ft
449 Nm
331 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
2,159 kg
4,760 lb
Fuel consumption
-
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
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
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
1,130 L
39.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,631 mm
64.2 in
Range score
-
688 km
428 mi
Trunk score
454 L
16.0 cu ft
1,130 L
39.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleChevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8
Consumption13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,623 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 504 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Chevrolet SSR 5.3 i V8

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 126 Nm more
  • Has 676 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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