Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | |
Model | Acura TL | Hyundai Veloster | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 286 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 104.3 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 166.9 in | 22.4 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.9 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 55.1 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3534 lb. | 3247 lb. | 287 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.1 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.0 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 54.1 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 35.9 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.3 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 46.5 in | 7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 34.1 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 19.9 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 0.0 | 12.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Hyundai Veloster.