Acura TLX Advance 3.5 AT (290 hp) 4x4 vs Volkswagen Caravelle Comfortline 2.0 MT (180 hp)

Param name	Param value for Acura TLX	Param value for Volkswagen Caravelle
Main Params
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Car name	Acura TLX	Volkswagen Caravelle
Car type	passenger cars	passenger cars
Car body type	sedan	minibus SWB
Model	acura	volkswagen
Variant	tlx	caravelle
Modification	Advance 3.5 AT (290 hp) 4x4	Comfortline 2.0 MT (180 hp)
Release of cars	2014	2009
The end of production	2016	2015
Airbags
Side airbags	No	Yes
Window airbags (curtains)	No	Yes
Alarm
Interior penetration sensor (volume sensor)	No	Yes
Standard alarm system	No	Yes
Anti-theft protection
Central lock	Yes	Yes
Standard alarm system - paid option	No	Yes
Standard immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Comfort
Active power steering - paid option	No	Yes
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	No
Air conditioner	No	Yes
Cigarette lighter and ashtray	Yes	No
Cigarette lighter and ashtray - paid option	No	Yes
Climate control	Yes	No
Climate control - paid option	No	Yes
Cooled glove box	Yes	No
Cruise control - paid option	No	Yes
Front parking sensors	Yes	No
Keyless entry system	Yes	No
Onboard computer	Yes	No
Onboard computer - paid option	No	Yes
Power steering	Yes	Yes
Programmable starting heater - paid option	No	Yes
Rear parking sensors	Yes	No
Rear view camera	Yes	No
Rear view camera - paid option	No	Yes
Start the engine from a button	Yes	No
Start-stop system	Yes	No
Steering wheel height adjustment	Yes	Yes
Steering wheel reach adjustment	Yes	Yes
Sunblinds in the rear doors	Yes	Yes
Tinted windows - paid option	No	Yes
Tire pressure sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine
Boost type	No	turbocharging
Compression ratio	11.5	No
Cylinder arrangement	V-shaped	in-line
Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm	89 × 93	No
Engine capacity, cm³	3471	1968
Engine location	front, longitudinal	front, transverse
Engine power supply system	direct injection into the combustion chamber	engine with undivided combustion chambers (direct fuel injection)
Engine type	petrol	diesel
Maximum power, hp/kW at rpm	290 / 213 at 6200	180 / 132 at 4000
Maximum torque, N*m at rpm	355 at 4500	400 at 1500 - 2000
Number of cylinders	6	4
Number of valves per cylinder	4	4
Exterior elements
Alloy wheels 16" - paid option	No	Yes
Alloy wheels 17" - paid option	No	Yes
Alloy wheels 18"	Yes	No
Alloy wheels 18" - paid option	No	Yes
Metallic paint coating	Yes	No
Metallic paint coating - paid option	No	Yes
Roof rails - paid option	No	Yes
Steel wheels	No	Yes
General information
Brand country	Japan	Germany
Car class	D	M
Model assembly	USA	Germany
Number of doors	4	4
Headlight washers
Electrically heated windshield washer nozzles	No	Yes
Headlight washer	No	Yes
Interior
Electric windows front	Yes	Yes
Electric windows rear	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable seats	Yes	No
Folding rear seat	Yes	No
Front central armrest	Yes	Yes
Front seat memory	Yes	No
Front seat ventilation	Yes	No
Heated front seats	Yes	No
Heated front seats - paid option	No	Yes
Heated rear seats	Yes	No
Heated steering wheel	Yes	No
Leather interior	Yes	No
Leather steering wheel trim	Yes	Yes
Leather trim for gear shift lever	Yes	Yes
Multifunctional steering wheel	Yes	No
Multifunctional steering wheel - paid option	No	Yes
Steering wheel shift paddles	Yes	No
Sunroof	Yes	No
Sunroof - paid option	No	Yes
Third rear headrest	Yes	Yes
Third row of seats	No	Yes
Light and overview
Light sensor	No	Yes
Rain sensor	No	Yes
Media-In
AUX	No	Yes
USB port	No	Yes
Multimedia
12V socket	No	Yes
AUX	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No
Bluetooth - paid option	No	Yes
Standard audio preparation	Yes	Yes
Standard audio system with CD	Yes	No
Standard audio system with CD - paid option	No	Yes
Standard Hi-Fi audio system	Yes	No
Standard navigation system	Yes	No
USB port	Yes	No
Navigation system RNS-315
AUX	No	Yes
Standard audio system with CD	No	Yes
Standard navigation system	No	Yes
Navigation system RNS-510
AUX	No	Yes
Standard audio system with CD	No	Yes
Standard navigation system	No	Yes
USB port	No	Yes
Overview
Automatic headlight corrector	Yes	No
Electric folding mirrors - paid option	No	Yes
Electric heating of windshield wiper zone	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	Yes
Electrically heated windshield washer nozzles	No	Yes
Fog lights	Yes	No
Fog lights - paid option	No	Yes
Headlight washer - paid option	No	Yes
Heated mirrors	Yes	Yes
LED headlights	Yes	No
Light sensor	Yes	No
Rain sensor	Yes	No
Parking sensors
Front parking sensors	No	Yes
Rear parking sensors	No	Yes
Parking sensors + rear view camera
Front parking sensors	No	Yes
Rear parking sensors	No	Yes
Rear view camera	No	Yes
Performance indicators
Acceleration to 100 km/h, s	6.9	11.4
CO2 emissions, g/km	211	205
Ecological class	Euro 5	Euro 4
Fuel consumption, l city / highway / combined	12.9 / 6.8 / 9.1	9.8 / 6.7 / 7.8
Fuel type	Super (95)	diesel fuel
Maximum speed, km/h	201	191
Security
ABS	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring System	Yes	No
Collision avoidance system	Yes	No
Driver airbag	Yes	Yes
Driver's knee airbag	Yes	No
ESP	Yes	Yes
Hill Start Assist System	Yes	No
Isofix / LATCH	Yes	Yes
Lane Keeping Assistance System	Yes	No
Passenger airbag	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	No
Side airbags - paid option	No	Yes
Window airbags (curtains)	Yes	No
Side Assit
Blind Spot Monitoring System	No	Yes
Cruise control	No	Yes
Light sensor	No	Yes
Rain sensor	No	Yes
Sizes in mm
Front track width	1596	No
Ground clearance	139	165
Height	1440	1990
Length	4851	4892
Rear track width	1602	No
Wheel size	245 / 45 / R18	No
Wheelbase	2775	3000
Width	1853	1904
Suspension and brakes
Front brakes	disk ventilated	disk ventilated
Rear brakes	disc	disc
Type of front suspension	independent, spring	independent, spring
Type of rear suspension	independent, spring	independent, spring
Transmission
Drive type	full	front
Number of gears	9	6
Transmission	automatic	mechanical
Volume and weight
Curb weight, kg	1815	2064
Fuel tank capacity, l	65	80
Gross weight, kg	2175	3000
Trunk volume min/max, l	419	5800
Xenon headlights
Automatic headlight corrector	No	Yes
Electrically heated windshield washer nozzles	No	Yes
Headlight washer	No	Yes
Xenon / Bi-xenon headlights	No	Yes