Model Year | 2007 | 2021 | |
Model | Acura TL | Buick Encore | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 100.6 in | 7.3 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 168.4 in | 20.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.9 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 65.3 in | -8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3483 lb. | 3237 lb. | 246 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.1 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 51.7 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.8 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.8 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 52.6 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 50.1 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 35.8 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 | -35.9 ft3 |
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 2021 Buick Encore.