Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura TL | Infiniti M | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 213 kW@6200 347 Nm@5000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 246 kW@7000 366 Nm@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,901 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,808 mm | 4,945 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,844 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,551 kg | 1,750 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 76 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 993 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,118 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 958 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,367 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 886 mm | 919 mm | -33 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 354 L | 422 L | -68 L |
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 |
2012 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 420-horsepower 5.6L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable up front. see full Infiniti M review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The footwells are very narrow for a car of this size. This is a side-effect of it being RWD. The "dead" pedal seems to be in the wrong spot, at least for me; it's too far to the right. On the plus side the air conditioned seats are great. It is possible to drive around in 90 degree weather wearing shorts, with the windows down, and feel comfortable. see full Infiniti M review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very envelopped and comfortable seat, have better padding, and seating posture is better than most of the luxry cars I tried. see full Infiniti M review |
2012 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The fronts seats need more bolstering. The BMW 5 series has much, much better seats. If I could change one thing about the car, it would be the seats. Anyone considering this car should sit in the seat at least 30 minutes before making a purchase decision. see full Infiniti M review |