Acura TL vs Acura CL
Overview | |
Years produced1995-2014 | Years produced1997-1999 |
MSRP$33,725 | MSRP$28,700 |
Listings563 | Listings15 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Reviews SummaryFor its final year of the current generation, the 2008 Acura TL returns with even more power and some touchups to its hot exterior. It remains one of the best values among luxury sedans, and the Type-S model turns up the heat. | |
Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.2L 258 hp V6 | Engine3.2L 225 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower258 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower225 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City18 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.2L 258 hp V6 | Engine Name3.2L 225 hp V6 |
Torque233 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | Torque216 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower258 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower225 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation SystemOptional |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.5 cu ft | Cargo Space13.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3623 lbs | Curb Weight3470 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height53.3 in |
Length189.3 in | Length192.0 in |
Width72.2 in | Width69.2 in |
Wheelbase107.9 in | Wheelbase106.9 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1995-2014 | 1997-1999 |
MSRP | $33,725 | $28,700 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | For its final year of the current generation, the 2008 Acura TL returns with even more power and some touchups to its hot exterior. It remains one of the best values among luxury sedans, and the Type-S model turns up the heat. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.2L 258 hp V6 | 3.2L 225 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 258 hp @ 6200 rpm | 225 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 18 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.2L 258 hp V6 | 3.2L 225 hp V6 |
Torque | 233 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 216 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower | 258 hp @ 6200 rpm | 225 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | Optional |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.5 cu ft | 13.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3623 lbs | 3470 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 53.3 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 192.0 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.2 in |
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 106.9 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |

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