Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura TL | Nissan LEAF | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 106.3 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 175.0 in | 14.3 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.7 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 61.0 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3483 lb. | 3256 lb. | 227 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 17.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 41.2 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.3 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 51.7 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.1 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 52.5 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 50.0 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 33.3 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | -11.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -17.5 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 |
2013 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |