Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura TL | Ford Flex | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 286 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 117.9 in | -10 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 201.8 in | -12.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 75.9 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 68.0 in | -11.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3534 lb. | 4839 lb. | -1305 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 41.8 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.4 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 55.5 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.8 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.5 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 58.1 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 55.0 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 44.3 in | -9.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 118.4 in (over 3 rows) | -40.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.5 | 43.2 ft3 | -30.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 83.2 ft3 | -70.7 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 2013 Ford Flex.