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2006 Acura TL
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2006 Acura TL
MSRP $42,000 - $45,800
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2006 Volkswagen Passat
MSRP $29,950 - $44,990
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6
Gas I4 Gas V6
Displacement
3.2L/196
2.0L/121 3.6L/219
Fuel System
PGM-FI
Turbocharged SMPI SMPI
Horsepower
258 hp @ 6200 rpm
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm 280 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
238 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm
207 ft-lb @ 1800-5000 rpm 265 ft-lb @ 2750 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD, grade logic control, Sequential SportShift feature, lock-up torque converter Transmission shift interlock 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
11.8 L/100 km
10.8 - 12.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.5 L/100 km
7.1 - 8.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.5 - 11.8 L/100 km
7.1 - 12.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
64.7 L
70.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Power Outlet
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
983 mm
975 mm
Front Leg Room
1,087 mm
1,052 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,481 mm
1,415 mm
Rear Head Room
945 mm
960 mm
Rear Leg Room
886 mm
958 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,415 mm
1,387 mm
Trunk Volume
348 - 354 L
402 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,741 mm
2,710 mm
Length, Overall
4,808 mm
4,780 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,834 mm
1,821 mm
Height, Overall
1,440 mm
1,473 mm
Min Ground Clearance
147 mm
132 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,583 - 1,628 kg
1,499 - 1,737 kg
Front Tire Size
P235/45WR17
P215/55HR16 P235/45HR17
Rear Tire Size
P235/45WR17
P215/55HR16 P235/45HR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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