| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
| Model | Acura RL | Audi TT | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 97.2 in | 13 in |
| Length | 193.6 in | 164.5 in | 29.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.5 in | -0.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 53.5 in | 3.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3153 lb. | 859 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 37.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 53.2 in | 5.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 32.6 in | 4.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 47.5 in | 8.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 29.2 in | 7.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 70.3 in (over 2 rows) | 8.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 24.7 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
| 2008 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 |
| 2013 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Never had a two seater with this much room for a 6 footer plus. Total comfort all around see full Audi TT review |
| 2013 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
I like the looks, but there is a downside. As a geezer, getting in and out of the car is not easy. You sit down low, and it has these little gangster windows. see full Audi TT review |