Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura TL | Infiniti FX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 286 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 390 hp@6500 369 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 113.5 in | -5.6 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 191.3 in | -2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 75.9 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 65.0 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3534 lb. | 4575 lb. | -1041 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 54.9 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 44.7 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.5 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 57.4 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 54.2 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 34.6 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -12.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 62.0 ft3 | -49.5 ft3 |
2007 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
Good for long trips. 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 |
2007 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. 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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Small for adults 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 |
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 |
2009 Infiniti FX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Longest drive was 6 hours and had no discomfort whatsoever. Have ridden for 4 hours in a Toyota Rav4 and was almost in pain after an hour. see full Infiniti FX review |