| Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
| Model | Acura RL | Audi Q8 | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 335 hp@5700 369 lb-ft@2800 |
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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 | 196.6 in | -0.8 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 78.5 in | -5.8 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 67.2 in | -10 in |
| Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 4971 lb. | -888 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 37.1 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 | 41.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.1 in | -0.9 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 | 40.2 in | -3.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.8 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 30.5 ft3 | -17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 60.7 ft3 | -47.6 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 2023 Audi Q8.