Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Acura TL | Chevrolet Aveo | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 97.6 in | 10.3 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 169.7 in | 19.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 67.3 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 58.9 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3483 lb. | 2531 lb. | 952 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 11.0 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.6 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 51.6 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.3 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.4 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 52.8 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 52.8 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 35.4 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 0.1 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 |
2007 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy and I can sit comfortably without having to adjust the seat very much at all see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
As a tall guy I usually have a tough time with back seats but not in my aveo see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2007 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
My right knee hit the center console. It was impossible for me to find a comfortable driving position with my particular body type. see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
really uncomfortable see full Chevrolet Aveo review |