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2008 Acura RL and 2009 Toyota Avalon Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Acura RL | Toyota Avalon | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,917 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,820 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 70 L | 3 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 986 mm | -8 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 953 mm | -8 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 1,039 mm | 921 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 371 L | 408 L | -37 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura RL
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Avalon
| 2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
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