Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura TL | Volvo C30 | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,808 mm | 4,252 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,580 kg | 1,452 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 60 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 970 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 925 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,194 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,367 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 886 mm | 861 mm | 25 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 354 L | 365 L | -11 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 | 572 L | -559.5 |
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 |
2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tested both the Mini Cooper and Volvo C30. The C30, by far, is the most comfortable and easy to find a great driving position. Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco without any back or shoulder fatigue! see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have sat in the seat for three plus hours with no discomfort. see full Volvo C30 review |
2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats are a bit short on leg room. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is tight, this is a small hatch coupe afterall. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat is really make for children and not adults see full Volvo C30 review |