Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura TL | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 91.7 in | 16.2 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 157.3 in | 32 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 67.7 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 49.0 in | 7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 2441 lb. | 1139 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 4.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.4 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.2 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 50.6 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 43.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 34.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |