| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Acura RL | Volvo V50 | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,917 mm | 4,521 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,820 kg | 1,607 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 60 L | 13 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 988 mm | -10 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 968 mm | -23 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,288 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 874 mm | 48 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 776 L | -405 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 | 1,781 L | 12.1 |
| 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 |
| 2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |