| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
| Model | Acura RLX | Volvo S40 | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.9 in | 8.3 in |
| Length | 196.1 in | 175.9 in | 20.2 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 69.7 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3969 lb. | 3278 lb. | 691 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.9 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 55.2 in | 4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 54.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 50.7 in | 3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 34.4 in | 4.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
| 2017 Acura RLX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2018 | 4dr Sedan | Everyone who sits in the back seats comments on the comfort and leg room. see full Acura RLX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volvo S40.