Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Acura TL | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 130.0 in | -22.1 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 221.3 in | -32 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 79.1 in | -6.9 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 76.6 in | -19.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3483 lb. | 5742 lb. | -2259 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -13.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 41.1 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 65.3 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 64.4 in | -8.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.3 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.0 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 65.2 in | -9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 62.3 in | -8.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 39.1 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -33 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -88.6 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 |
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |