Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura TL | Toyota Matrix | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 102.4 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 171.9 in | 17.4 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.5 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 61.4 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3483 lb. | 2865 lb. | 618 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.5 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.3 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 52.3 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.6 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.3 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 52.6 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 43.7 in | 10.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 36.2 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -49 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Toyota Matrix.