Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura TL | Audi A8 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 286 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
6.0L W12 DOHC-4v 450 hp@6200 428 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 115.9 in | -8 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 199.3 in | -10 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 74.6 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 56.9 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3534 lb. | 4618 lb. | -1084 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.3 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.1 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.4 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 57.5 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 37.6 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Audi A8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
TOTAL COMFORT. SEAT CAN BE ADJUSTED TO GIVE COMFORT FOR BACK AND LEGS. see full Audi A8 review |