| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Acura TL | Volvo V70 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,814 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,808 mm | 4,823 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,547 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,580 kg | 1,600 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 70 L | -5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 986 mm | -3 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 980 mm | -35 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,367 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 886 mm | 879 mm | 7 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 354 L | 943 L | -589 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 | 2,042 L | 10.5 |
| 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 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 |