Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura RLX | Volvo S80 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5600 295 lb-ft@1500 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 111.6 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 196.1 in | 191.0 in | 5.1 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 73.3 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.8 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3969 lb. | 4016 lb. | -47 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 37.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 57.4 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.8 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.3 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 56.3 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 54.7 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 35.0 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 0.4 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 |
2009 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review |