Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura TL | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 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 | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 118.2 in | -10.3 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 200.2 in | -10.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 78.1 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 68.4 in | -11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 5269 lb. | -1689 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -9.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.5 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.7 in | -0.4 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 | 39.0 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 58.1 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 37.1 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | -29.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.5 | 40.1 ft3 | -27.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | -76.2 ft3 |
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 on long drives 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 |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
many sporty like 4dr sedans lack backseat legroom. this one has enough to where you can seat 4 adults comfortably when going out to dinner, movies, etc. see full Acura TL review |
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Kind of cramped for taller persons. see full Acura TL review |
2009 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |