Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura TL | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 118.1 in | -10.2 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 200.8 in | -11.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 77.6 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 71.5 in | -14.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3483 lb. | 4367 lb. | -884 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 42.1 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 64.5 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.3 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 43.8 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 41.6 in | -4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 63.2 in | -7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 66.0 in | -12.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 36.7 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.5 in | -40.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -43.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -22.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.5 | 63.6 ft3 | -51.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -95.9 ft3 |
2007 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
Good for long trips. 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 |
2007 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. 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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Small for adults 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 |
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 |
2012 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review |