| Model Year | 2008 | 2022 | |
| Model | Acura TL | Lexus LS | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 213 kW@6200 347 Nm@5000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 310 kW@6000 599 Nm@1600 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 3,124 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,808 mm | 5,235 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,900 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,603 kg | 2,130 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 82 L | -17 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 947 mm | 36 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,494 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 947 mm | -2 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,367 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 886 mm | 988 mm | -102 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 354 L | 481 L | -127 L |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Lexus LS.