Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Acura RL | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 112.6 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 188.9 in | 4.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 74.7 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 70.2 in | -13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 4826 lb. | -814 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.7 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.3 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.4 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.0 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.4 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 57.4 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 54.1 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 34.6 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.1 in | -30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -27 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 43.3 ft3 | -30.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -72 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 |
2007 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |