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2008 Acura TL and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| 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 | 3483 lb. | 2441 lb. | 1042 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 |
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 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2011 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
| 2011 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 |
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