Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Acura TL | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 121.2 in | -13.3 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 202.5 in | -13.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 76.9 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 68.9 in | -12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3483 lb. | 4335 lb. | -852 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 63.0 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.6 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.2 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 64.7 in | -9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 36.3 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -31 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -19.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.5 | 83.0 ft3 | -70.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -128.5 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 |
2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |