Acura RL (2008) vs. Volvo S60 (2011) Specs

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2008 Acura RL and 2011 Volvo S60 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2011
Model	Acura RL	Volvo S60
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	109.3 in	0.9 in
Length	193.6 in	182.2 in	11.4 in
Width	72.2 in	73.4 in	-1.2 in
Height	57.1 in	58.4 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	4012 lb.	3901 lb.	111 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.4 gal.	17.8 gal.	1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	38.3 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	57.0 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	54.9 in	0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.9 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	37.4 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	55.2 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.0 in	53.5 in	0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	33.5 in	2.8 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	75.4 in (over 2 rows)	3.3 in
Cargo Volume	13.1 ft³	12.0 ft³	1.1 ft³

2008 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

2011 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable driving position. Visibility is outstanding in all quarters. I've taken this car on frequent road trips (>300 miles) and I've been very comfortable throughout the trip. see full Volvo S60 review

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