Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura TL | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 106.3 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 176.2 in | 13.1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.5 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 59.8 in | -3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3483 lb. | 2937 lb. | 546 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.4 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.9 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 43.5 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.4 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.7 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 52.6 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 36.4 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -11.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -52.8 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 |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |