2014 Acura TL SH-AWD Technology MT
The 2014 Acura TL SH-AWD Technology MT is a 305-hp 3.7-liter with a 6-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $43,310 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 305 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 273 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm, spinning to a 6,700 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The TL measures 194.0 inches long on a 109.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,889 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $43,310 ($59,467 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $44,205 ($60,696 *) |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.7-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.7 L |
| Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,700 rpm |
| Valvetrain | VTEC, 4-valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft |
| Bore and Stroke | 90 x 96 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Dual-stage magnesium-alloy intake manifold, Programmed multi-point Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual with sport shifter and Hill Start Assist |
| 1st Gear | 3.625 (38 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.115 (65 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.529 (91 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.125 (123 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.847 (163 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.686 (202 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.656 |
| Final Drive | 3.842 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.06 in (31 mm) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.79 in (20 mm) |
| Turning Diameter | 38.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Dual-piston |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.6 in (320 mm) ventilated, 1.1 in (28 mm) thick, functional front brake cooling ducts |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.1 in (334 mm) solid, 0.43 in (11 mm) thick |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18x8 in cast-aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 18x8 in cast-aluminum |
| Tires Front | Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P245/45R18 98V M+S |
| Tires Rear | Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P245/45R18 98V M+S |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 194 in |
| Width | 74 in |
| Height | 57.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in |
| Front Track | 63.2 in |
| Rear Track | 63.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,889 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 58% / 42% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.8 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline