| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Acura TL | Lexus GX | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 109.8 in | -1.9 in |
| Length | 189.3 in | 188.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 74.0 in | -1.8 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 74.6 in | -17.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3483 lb. | 4871 lb. | -1388 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -5.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.2 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 55.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.8 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.0 in | -2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 57.4 in | -1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 54.8 in | -1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 36.8 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.9 in | -24.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | -25.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.5 | 49.7 ft3 | -37.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 77.5 ft3 | -65 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 |
| 2006 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
It is great for young children, but not very comfortable for adults. It would LEGALLY allow you to drive many people around, but certainly not comfortably in the third row. Third row does NOT allow room even for kids in car seats to have any leg room. see full Lexus GX review |