Car comparison

Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6vsAcura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V

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

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Saturn Aura XR

3.6 V6

252 hp3564 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009
VS

Acura TL III (UA6/7)

3.2 i V6 24V

261 hp3210 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Most powerful
    261 hp
    195 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSaturnAura XR3.6 V6AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
252hp188kW
261hp195kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
316Nm233lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
55.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,564cc217cu in
3,210cc196cu in
Length
4,851mm191in
4,808mm189in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,835mm72in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,852mm112in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,523mm60in
1,577mm62in
Rear track
1,533mm60in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
445L
354L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
  • Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SaturnAura XR3.6 V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V6,200 rpm5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSaturnAura XR3.6 V6AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
20.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
252 hp
188 kW
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
261 hp
195 kW

Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V has 9 hp more than Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6 and Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
316 Nm
233 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
1,655 kg
3,649 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaturnAura XR3.6 V66.2 s
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V and Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
252 hp
188 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
261 hp
195 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,851 mm
191.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
261 hp
195 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
354 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,808 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSaturnAura XR3.6 V6AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
252 hp
188 kW
261 hp
195 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
316 Nm
233 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,851 mm
191.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
354 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,808 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
354 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6

  • Has 24 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 91 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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