Acura TL (2008) vs. Lexus IS (2017) Specs

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2008 Acura TL and 2017 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2008	2017
Model	Acura TL	Lexus IS
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 286 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.9 in	110.2 in	-2.3 in
Length	189.3 in	184.3 in	5 in
Width	72.2 in	71.3 in	0.9 in
Height	56.7 in	56.3 in	0.4 in
Curb Weight	3534 lb.	3593 lb.	-59 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.1 gal.	17.4 gal.	-0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	38.2 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	55.9 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.6 in	54.3 in	1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.8 in	44.8 in	-2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	36.9 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	53.4 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.8 in	54.0 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.9 in	32.2 in	2.7 in
Total Legroom	77.7 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	0.7 in
Cargo Volume	12.5 ft³	10.8 ft³	1.7 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura TL

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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Lexus IS

2017 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Lexus IS

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