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Acura RL (2008) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Acura RL and 2014 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2008 Acura RL and 2014 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2008 2014  
Model Acura RL Volkswagen Passat  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
290 hp@6200
256 lb-ft@5000
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
258 lb-ft@2500
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain AWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.2 in 110.4 in -0.2 in
Length 193.6 in 191.6 in 2 in
Width 72.2 in 72.2 in 0 in
Height 57.1 in 58.5 in -1.4 in
Curb Weight 4012 lb. 3446 lb. 566 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.4 gal. 18.5 gal. 0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 38.3 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.5 in 56.9 in 1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.1 in 0.0 in 55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 42.4 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 37.8 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 57.0 in -0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.0 in 0.0 in 54 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.3 in 39.1 in -2.8 in
Total Legroom 78.7 in (over 2 rows) 81.5 in (over 2 rows) -2.8 in
Cargo Volume 13.1 ft3 15.9 ft3 -2.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura RL

2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat

2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat

2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 
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