Model Year | 2006 | 2019 | |
Model | Acura RL | Volkswagen Atlas | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 117.3 in | -7.1 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 198.3 in | -4.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 78.3 in | -6.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 69.7 in | -12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 4502 lb. | -490 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 41.3 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 61.5 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 58.2 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.5 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.4 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 60.8 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 58.0 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.1 in | -45.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.7 in | -33.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 112.8 in (over 3 rows) | -34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 55.5 ft3 | -42.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 | -83.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas.