Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura TL | Saab 9-2X | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 99.4 in | 8.5 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 175.6 in | 13.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 66.7 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 57.7 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 3263 lb. | 317 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.7 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 52.7 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.3 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.9 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 52.9 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 51.7 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 33.7 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 61.6 ft3 | -49.1 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 |
2006 Saab 9-2X Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Cramped rear seat leg room. Rear door opening tight at shoe level. Swooping c-pillar design obstructs outward visibility. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Lack of any type of lumbar support is very uncomfortable. I opened the seat and installed my own inflatable device...much better now. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Somewhat cramped rear legroom. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Not really very luxurious. see full Saab 9-2X review |