Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Acura RL | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 110.5 in | -0.3 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 198.3 in | -4.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.6 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 55.9 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3600 lb. | 412 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.0 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.5 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.2 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.8 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 54.3 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.2 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
2006 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 |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front of the GXP is great - heated leather seats, plenty of seat adjustments, and the controls are all pointed at the driver. Even on a 20 hour trip, I had no issues with discomfort. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are nicely bolstered and are adjustable in every aspect. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats support completely without the need to squirm around on ling trips see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats sit too low and are too hard. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |