| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
| Model | Acura TL | Audi A8 / S8 | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 286 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 350 hp@6600 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,944 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,808 mm | 5,062 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,551 kg | 1,945 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 90 L | -25 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 947 mm | 36 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 965 mm | -20 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,367 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 886 mm | 955 mm | -69 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 354 L | 413 L | -59 L |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Audi A8 / S8.