| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
| Model | Acura RL | Audi TT | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,469 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,917 mm | 4,178 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,820 kg | 1,430 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 62 L | 11 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 958 mm | 20 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 828 mm | 117 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,207 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 742 mm | 180 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,786 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 371 L | 0 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 | 699 L | -685.9 |
| 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 |