Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Acura TL | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 104.3 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 178.5 in | 10.8 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.8 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 57.7 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 3210 lb. | 370 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.3 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.6 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.9 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.9 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 53.7 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 52.7 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 33.2 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -0.7 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 |
2015 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |