

Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura RL | Acura TSX | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.6 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 186.2 in | 7.4 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.5 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 56.7 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3400 lb. | 612 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 37.6 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.8 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.6 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 56.1 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 54.2 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 34.3 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
2006 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |
2009 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Drove 4 straight hours in these seats. They hug in corners and don't leave you butt feeling numb even after long drives. Not many seats out there that are more comfortable (Volvo is one of the makers that comes to mind with better seats) see full Acura TSX review |
2009 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats can be a little tight for people on the tallish side (for me, anything above 5'10"). This can get more complicated with a tall driver/front passenger and tall rear seat occupants. see full Acura TSX review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The trunk space is adequate, but get a hatchback or wagon (or SUV if you're into that sort of thing) if you're going to regularly carrying anything more than the usual grocery bags, suitcases, golf bags, etc. That said, the 60/40 split fold rear seats will allow for surprisingly longish items to fit (managed a 6 foot ladder, barely). see full Acura TSX review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are fairly comfortable, but they only provide about 34" of legroom, and there is very little clearance below the seats. see full Acura TSX review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If the front seats are pushed back, not a lot of foot room in back see full Acura TSX review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
There could have been a bit more rear leg space - althoug, the seats are pretty comfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Smaller than comparably priced sedans. see full Acura TSX review |