Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura TL | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 286 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 106.4 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 175.6 in | 13.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.7 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 52.8 in | 3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3534 lb. | 3064 lb. | 470 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.8 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.3 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.7 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.9 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 48.1 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 32.2 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 4.9 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 |
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |