Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura TL | Cadillac ATS | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 305 hp@6200 273 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 272 hp@5500 260 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 195.3 in | 182.8 in | 12.5 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 71.1 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 55.9 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3971 lb. | 3603 lb. | 368 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 55.2 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 53.0 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.5 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 53.9 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 52.3 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 33.5 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 2.9 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 |
2013 Cadillac ATS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The latest 3-Series has a roomy, comfortable back seat. Cadillac didn't see this coming, and sized the ATS to compete with the previous-generation BMW. Consequently, the Cadillac's rear seat is considerably tighter than the BMW's or the Infiniti G37's, a little tighter than an A4's, about even with that in a C-Class, and roomier than that in a Lexus IS. If you want adults to be comfortable in back, the ATS isn't your car, but neither are most of the cars it competes with. see full Cadillac ATS review |
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