Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Acura RL | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 100.0 in | 10.2 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 168.4 in | 25.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.2 in | 1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 58.5 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3012 lb. | 1000 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.3 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.1 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 49.0 in | 7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 31.4 in | 4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -16.8 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 2015 Volkswagen Beetle.