Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | Acura RL | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 95 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 178.7 in | 14.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.3 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 58.1 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3075 lb. | 937 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.0 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.4 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.2 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.4 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.0 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 51.9 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 33.4 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 24.6 ft3 | -11.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 62.7 ft3 | -49.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Toyota Prius.