Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura TL | Kia Spectra | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,611 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,808 mm | 4,501 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,580 kg | 1,225 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 55 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,016 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 970 mm | -25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,367 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 886 mm | 899 mm | -13 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 354 L | 345 L | 9 L |
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 on long drives 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 |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
many sporty like 4dr sedans lack backseat legroom. this one has enough to where you can seat 4 adults comfortably when going out to dinner, movies, etc. see full Acura TL review |
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Kind of cramped for taller persons. see full Acura TL review |
2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |