Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura TL | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 119.8 in | -11.9 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 199.8 in | -10.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 75.8 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 70.9 in | -14.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 5176 lb. | -1596 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.9 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.5 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.0 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.3 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.8 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 58.3 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 56.0 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 38.6 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.8 in | -42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | -32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.5 | 47.7 ft3 | -35.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | -72 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 |
2012 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango review |