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Here's how the 2012 Acura TL, 2011 INFINITI M37, 2010 INFINITI M35 and the 2009 Volkswagen CC measure up.
4dr Sdn Auto 2WD
$35,705
Starting MSRP
4dr Sdn RWD
$47,050
Starting MSRP
4dr Sdn RWD
$45,800
Starting MSRP
4dr Man Sport
$27,100
Starting MSRP
Overview |
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| Door | ||||
| 4-door | 4-door | 4-door | 4-door | |
| Seats | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
| Engine | ||||
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280.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
330.0-hp, 3.7-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
303.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
200.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
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| Combined MPG | ||||
| 23 | 21 | 19 | 25 | |
| Size | ||||
| 194.0" length, 57.2" height | 194.7" length, 59.1" height | 194.3" length, 59.5" height | 188.9" length, 55.8" height | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | |
Exterior color |
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Interior color |
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| Interior color | ||||
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Ebony Parchment Taupe |
Grey-Violet Charcoal Mocha Medium Grey |
Grey-Violet Charcoal Medium Grey |
Cornsilk beige Camel |
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Transmissions |
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| Transmissions | ||||
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6-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
7-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
7-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
M/T 6-Speed M/T |
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Vehicle |
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| EPA Classification | ||||
| Mid-Size | 4-door Large Car | 4-door Large Car | Mid-Size | |
Wheels |
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| Spare Wheel Material | ||||
| N/A | Steel | Steel | N/A | |
| Rear Wheel Material | ||||
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Alloy | |
| Front Wheel Size | ||||
| 17 x 8.0 in | 18 x 8 in | 18 x 8.0 in | 17 x 7.5 in | |
| Spare Wheel Size | ||||
| N/A | 17 x 4 in | 17 x -TBD- in | N/A | |
| Front Wheel Material | ||||
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Alloy | |
| Rear Wheel Size | ||||
| 17 x 8.0 in | 18 x 8 in | 18 x 8.0 in | 17 x 7.5 in | |
Electrical |
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| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||||
| N/A | 150 | 150 | 140 | |
Engine |
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| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||||
| 280 @ 6200 | 330 @ 7000 | 303 @ 6800 | 200 @ 5100-6000 | |
| Engine Type | ||||
| Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas I4 | |
| Displacement | ||||
| 3.5L/212 | 3.7L/226 | 3.5L/213 | 2.0L/121 | |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||||
| 254 @ 5000 | 270 @ 5200 | 262 @ 4800 | 207 @ 1700-5000 | |
Mileage |
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| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | ||||
| 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | |
| Cruising Range - City | ||||
| 370.00 mi | 360.00 mi | 340.00 mi | 388.50 mi | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | ||||
| 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 25 MPG | 31 MPG | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | ||||
| 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 17 MPG | 21 MPG | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | ||||
| 536.50 mi | 520.00 mi | 500.00 mi | 573.50 mi | |
Suspension |
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| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | ||||
| N/A | w/Stabilizer Bar | w/Stabilizer Bar | w/triangular wishbones, coil springs | |
| Suspension Type - Front | ||||
| Double Wishbone | Independent Double Wishbone | Independent Double Wishbone | McPherson concept | |
| Suspension Type - Rear | ||||
| Multi-Link | Independent Multi-Link | Independent Multi-Link | 4-link fully independent | |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | ||||
| N/A | w/Stabilizer Bar | w/Stabilizer Bar | w/telescopic shock absorbers | |
Brakes |
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| Brake Type | ||||
| Pwr | Pwr | Pwr | Pwr | |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | ||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Brake ABS System | ||||
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||||
| 12.6 x -TBD- in | 12.6 x 1.1 in | 12.6 x 1.1 in | 12.3 x -TBD- in | |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||||
| 13.2 x -TBD- in | 12.1 x 0.6 in | 12.1 x 0.6 in | 11.0 x -TBD- in | |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | - | - | |
Fuel Tank |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
| 18.5 gal | 20 gal | 20 gal | 18.5 gal | |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Steering |
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| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||||
| N/A | 16.9 | 16.4 | 16.4 | |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | ||||
| N/A | 38.7 ft | 39.0 ft | N/A | |
| Steering Type | ||||
| Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Electromechanical pwr | |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | ||||
| 38.4 ft | 36.7 ft | 36.7 ft | 35.8 ft | |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | ||||
| N/A | 3.09 | 3.0 | 3.0 | |
Tires |
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| Spare Tire Size | ||||
| N/A | T165/80R17 | T145/80D17 | Compact | |
| Rear Tire Size | ||||
| P245/50VR17 | P245/50VR18 | P245/45VR18 | P235/45R17 | |
| Front Tire Size | ||||
| P245/50VR17 | P245/50VR18 | P245/45VR18 | P235/45R17 | |
Trailering |
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| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
| N/A | N/A | - | N/A | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
| N/A | N/A | - | N/A | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
| N/A | N/A | - | N/A | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
| N/A | N/A | - | N/A | |
Weight Information |
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| Base Curb Weight | ||||
| 3726 lbs | 3858 lbs | 3864 lbs | 3300 lbs | |
Dimensions |
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| Second Hip Room | ||||
| 54.8 in | 53.5 in | 53.9 in | N/A | |
| Wheelbase | ||||
| 109.3 in | 114.2 in | 114.2 in | 106.7 in | |
| Second Shoulder Room | ||||
| 56.2 in | 56.7 in | 56.9 in | 54.7 in | |
| Front Head Room | ||||
| 38.4 in | 39.1 in | 39.6 in | 37.4 in | |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | ||||
| 74.0 in | 72.6 in | 71.1 in | 73.0 in | |
| Length, Overall | ||||
| 194.0 in | 194.7 in | 194.1 in | 188.9 in | |
| Second Head Room | ||||
| 36.7 in | 37.7 in | 37.8 in | 36.6 in | |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
| Height, Overall | ||||
| 57.2 in | 59.1 in | 59.4 in | 55.8 in | |
| Front Leg Room | ||||
| 42.5 in | 44.4 in | 44.2 in | 41.6 in | |
| Trunk Volume | ||||
| 13.1 ft³ | 14.9 ft³ | 14.9 ft³ | 13.0 ft³ | |
| Passenger Volume | ||||
| 98.2 ft³ | 103.6 ft³ | 105.2 ft³ | 93.6 ft³ | |
| Track Width, Front | ||||
| 63.2 in | 62.0 in | 60.5 in | 61.1 in | |
| Front Hip Room | ||||
| 55.7 in | 54.3 in | 55.1 in | N/A | |
| Front Shoulder Room | ||||
| 58.2 in | 58.4 in | 58.2 in | 56.0 in | |
| Min Ground Clearance | ||||
| 6.1 in | 6.0 in | N/A | 5.0 in | |
| Second Leg Room | ||||
| 36.2 in | 36.2 in | 37.3 in | 37.3 in | |
| Track Width, Rear | ||||
| 63.8 in | 61.8 in | 61.0 in | 61.4 in | |
| Liftover Height | ||||
| N/A | N/A | 28.0 in | - | |