Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura TL | Cadillac SRX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 286 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 320 hp@6400 315 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 116.4 in | -8.5 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 194.9 in | -5.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.6 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 67.8 in | -11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3534 lb. | 4302 lb. | -768 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.3 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.7 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 56.3 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.1 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.4 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 57.6 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 56.3 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 41.0 in | -6.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.6 in | -43.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.2 in | -24.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | -29.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.5 | 32.4 ft3 | -19.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 69.5 ft3 | -57 ft3 |
2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
Small for adults 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 |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |
2009 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
2 teenage kids love it see full Cadillac SRX review |
2009 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat belts attached to front seats and not adjustable up and down. Lower sitting heighth than Lexus or other crossover SUVs or at least the appearance of same. see full Cadillac SRX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The center console is too wide and gets in the way see full Cadillac SRX review |