Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Acura TL | Volvo V50 | |
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 | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 103.9 in | 4 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 177.7 in | 11.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.7 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 57.2 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3483 lb. | 3379 lb. | 104 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.9 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.2 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.7 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.6 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.1 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 50.7 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 34.4 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -14.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -50.4 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 |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |