| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Acura TL | Volvo V70 | |
| Engine | 3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 110.8 in | -2.9 in |
| Length | 189.3 in | 189.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 60.9 in | -4.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 3527 lb. | 53 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.8 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 54.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.6 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 56.5 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 55.1 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 34.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 | -20.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 72.1 ft3 | -59.6 ft3 |
| 2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 on long drives 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 |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
many sporty like 4dr sedans lack backseat legroom. this one has enough to where you can seat 4 adults comfortably when going out to dinner, movies, etc. see full Acura TL review |
| 2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Kind of cramped for taller persons. see full Acura TL review |
| 2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
as above see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review |