Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura RL | Lexus IS | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 216 kW@6200 347 Nm@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 228 kW@6400 376 Nm@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,917 mm | 4,575 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,820 kg | 1,600 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 65 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 945 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 932 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 777 mm | 145 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 371 L | 368 L | 3 L |
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 |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review |