Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Acura TL | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 305 hp@6300 273 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 115.0 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 194.0 in | 190.0 in | 4 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 72.0 in | 2 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 59.4 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3968 lb. | 4103 lb. | -135 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 41.3 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 55.2 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.0 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.3 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 54.1 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.2 in | -3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 18.4 ft3 | -5.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | -43.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Acura TL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.