Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura TL | Audi A5 / S5 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 286 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 108.3 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 182.1 in | 7.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 73.0 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 54.0 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3534 lb. | 3882 lb. | -348 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.3 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.3 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.0 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 52.8 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 31.7 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 4.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
2007 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable on long drives see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for long trips. see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats with extensive adjustment ability. see full Acura TL review |
2007 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Definitely not a family car with older kids. Not a lot of room in the back. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are very firm and on spending 1-2 hrs in the vehicle my back really hurts. No amount of adjusting will help see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Small for adults see full Acura TL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Again - not much to say bad. I just never sit in it. see full Acura TL review |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
I am 6'-7" tall. Audi builds cars that I can fit into comfortably. My 1998 A4 was the first car that truly fit me, and the S5 is just as good, if not better. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
nonexistent see full Audi A5 / S5 review |