Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura RL | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 101.5 in | 8.7 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 173.5 in | 20.1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.5 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 56.8 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3505 lb. | 507 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 37.5 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 54.7 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 35.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 41.5 in | 14.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 32.5 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2009 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2009 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |