| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Acura TL | Volvo XC70 | |
| Engine | 3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,814 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,808 mm | 4,839 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,603 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,580 kg | 1,883 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 70 L | -5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 983 mm | 0 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 | 2,039 L | 10.5 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volvo XC70.