Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Acura TL | BMW i8 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.2 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 195.3 in | 184.9 in | 10.4 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 76.5 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 50.8 in | 6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3708 lb. | 3455 lb. | 253 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 61.1 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 0.0 in | 42.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 32.4 in | 4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 51.5 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 78.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 |
2009 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats in this automobile are trimmed in supple leather yet are nice and firm in the European style for all day comfort. I look forward to some longer trips once spring arrives. see full Acura TL review |
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 |
2009 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 |
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 |
Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. 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 |
2015 BMW i8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Cadillac ELR's rear seat is very tight for the average adult, but a couple 5-9 or under can sit back there without outright discomfort. The BMW i8's rear seat is so tight and so vestigial that putting all but the shortest people back there borders on cruel and unusual punishment. I squeezed into the i8's back seat to photograph its instrument panel interior and almost couldn't get out. For those who want an adult-friendly rear seat, the Tesla Model S is far superior to either coupe. see full BMW i8 review |
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