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2008 Acura TL and 2009 Audi A5 / S5 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Acura TL | Audi A5 / S5 | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 286 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 354 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,808 mm | 4,625 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,603 kg | 1,765 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 64 L | 1 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 993 mm | -10 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 914 mm | 31 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,367 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 886 mm | 805 mm | 81 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,854 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 354 L | 340 L | 14 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura TL
| 2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The sport seats are the nicest in its class, supportive, and hold the driver and passenger well during cornering. see full Acura TL review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable and supportive, great fit liek a glove. see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
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 |
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. 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 |
| 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Audi A5 / S5
| 2009 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe 265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable seating, especially with S-line package see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
Awesome for a tall large-framed driver, with great armrests. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
| 2009 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Not room enough for sufficient leg space for both front and rear passengers at the same time. Rear seat room is tight. Makes you want to avoid having rear passengers in the car. Typical for a 2-door. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Its a coupe. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
barely fit an adult, good for toddlers only see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
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