Model Year | 2007 | 2020 | |
Model | Acura TL | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 286 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 119.1 in | -11.2 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 198.8 in | -9.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 78.9 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 69.9 in | -13.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3534 lb. | 4727 lb. | -1193 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 17.9 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.7 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 61.8 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 59.2 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.5 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 61.9 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 59.1 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 39.0 in | -4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -35.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | -5.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.5 | 47.9 ft3 | -35.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -75.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Ford Explorer.