Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura TL | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 OHC-4v 192 kW@6200 316 Nm@5000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@7800 188 Nm@6200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,808 mm | 4,488 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,753 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,580 kg | 1,321 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 50 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,001 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 950 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,367 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 886 mm | 879 mm | 7 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 354 L | 340 L | 14 L |
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 |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |