Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | Acura TL | Volkswagen Atlas | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 117.3 in | -9.4 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 198.3 in | -9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 78.3 in | -6.1 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 69.7 in | -13 in |
Curb Weight | 3483 lb. | 4336 lb. | -853 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 41.3 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 61.5 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 58.2 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.5 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.4 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 60.8 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 58.0 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 37.6 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.1 in | -45.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.7 in | -33.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 112.8 in (over 3 rows) | -35.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -8.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.5 | 55.5 ft3 | -43 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 | -84.3 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 2018 Volkswagen Atlas.