Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | Acura TL | Honda Accord | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 286 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 278 hp@6200 252 lb-ft@4900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 109.3 in | -1.4 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 192.5 in | -3.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.8 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 57.7 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3534 lb. | 3543 lb. | -9 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.6 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 55.6 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.5 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 56.5 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 54.7 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 38.5 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -3.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -3.3 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 |
2016 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
There is not quite enough adjustment in the front seat for me. I feel there is an un-natural curve in the front seat that I can't remove with the lumbar support. I sit on a folded towel to get the curve of the seat in the right place for my back. I'm 5'11" if that puts it into perspective for you. The steering wheel should telescope out more for optimal arm position and the orientation of the HUGE speedometer makes it get chopped in half by the steering wheel. No digital speedo readout on this model. Note that the touring gauges are a little different than the standard V6. see full Honda Accord review |