Honda Accord (2008 – 2012) vs Acura TL (2008 – 2014): specs compared
The Acura TL is the more powerful of the two, with up to 305 hp against 271 hp. The Honda Accord uses less fuel, from 9.4 L/100 km against 10.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,465 kg against 1,682 kg.
| Specification |
Honda
Accord
2008 – 2012
|
Acura
TL
2008 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 179 – 271 hp | 284 – 309 hp |
| Torque | 218 – 344 Nm | 344 – 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 9.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 225 – 238 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.4 – 10.7 L/100 km | 10.2 – 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,930 – 4,935 mm | 4,961 mm |
| Width | 1,847 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,776 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,465 – 1,618 kg | 1,682 – 1,804 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.