Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura TL | Buick Rainier | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
4.2L I6 DOHC-4v 291 hp@6000 277 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 113.0 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 193.4 in | -4.1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 75.4 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 74.5 in | -17.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 4417 lb. | -837 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.2 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.5 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 55.5 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 43.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.6 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 58.5 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 58.1 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 37.1 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 43.7 ft3 | -31.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 80.1 ft3 | -67.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Buick Rainier.