2011 Acura TL 2WD

The CarCody take

The 2011 Acura TL 2WD is a gasoline midsize car with front-wheel drive, a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine, and a five-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 21 MPG combined, with 18 MPG city and 26 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,900, and tailpipe emissions are 423.19 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a midsize gasoline car Highway-focused driving Buyers who prefer front-wheel drive and an automatic

What it is

The 2011 Acura TL 2WD is a midsize car from Acura cars. It uses front-wheel drive and gasoline.

Its powertrain pairs a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine with an automatic five-speed transmission.

The numbers

The defining figure is 21 MPG combined. That combines the car's 18 MPG city rating with its 26 MPG highway rating.

Your result depends on the type of driving you do. City trips use the lower figure, while steady highway travel is rated higher.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel cost is $3,900. That gives you a straightforward budget figure for gasoline use over a year.

Tailpipe emissions are 423.19 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

Within its own EPA figures, the TL 2WD's highway rating is 8 MPG higher than its city rating. Its combined result sits between those two numbers.

No other model's figures are provided here, so a direct side-by-side comparison would need another car's EPA ratings.

Who it suits

This TL suits a driver who wants a midsize gasoline car with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission.

It makes more sense for someone whose driving includes enough highway miles to benefit from the 26 MPG highway rating.

Trade-offs

You get the simplicity of gasoline and automatic operation, but fuel use is higher in city driving at 18 MPG. The annual fuel-cost figure is $3,900.

Front-wheel drive is the only drive layout listed for this model, and its 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine is tied to the 21 MPG combined rating.

Verdict

The 2011 Acura TL 2WD is a clear fit for buyers focused on a midsize, front-wheel-drive car with conventional gasoline power. Plan around 21 MPG overall, with mileage moving down toward 18 MPG in city use and up toward 26 MPG on the highway. A $3,900 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate makes fuel a major ownership line. Choose it when those running numbers fit your driving pattern.