Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura TL | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,808 mm | 4,481 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,745 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,580 kg | 1,380 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 45 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 980 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 955 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,367 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 886 mm | 914 mm | -28 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 354 L | 612 L | -258 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 | 1,121 L | 11.5 |
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 |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |