| Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
| Model | Acura RL | Audi Q7 | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 329 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 117.9 in | -7.7 in |
| Length | 195.8 in | 199.6 in | -3.8 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 77.5 in | -4.8 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 68.5 in | -11.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 4927 lb. | -844 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.9 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 59.5 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.8 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 58.5 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.8 in | -2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.4 in | -49.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 109.7 in (over 3 rows) | -31 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 37.5 ft3 | -24.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 71.6 ft3 | -58.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Acura RL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Audi Q7.