Model Year | 2006 | 2021 | |
Model | Acura RL | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.8 in | 6.4 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 167.6 in | 26 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.8 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 58.2 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 2873 lb. | 1139 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.9 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.2 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.9 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 35.6 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 53.7 ft3 | -40.6 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 2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI.