| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
| Model | Acura RL | Volvo V70 | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6300 367 Nm@5000 |
3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 175 kW@6200 320 Nm@3200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,814 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,973 mm | 4,823 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,847 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,547 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,859 kg | 1,600 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 70 L | 3 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 986 mm | -8 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 980 mm | -35 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 879 mm | 43 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 943 L | -552 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 | 2,042 L | 11.8 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Acura RL.
| 2010 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are the comfortable front seats I have ever experienced. I can sit in them for several hours without discomfort, which is not usually the case in other cars. see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |