Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura TL | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 112.6 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 188.9 in | 0.4 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 74.7 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 70.2 in | -13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3483 lb. | 4612 lb. | -1129 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.7 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.3 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 55.4 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.0 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.4 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 57.4 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 54.1 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 34.6 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.1 in | -30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -28 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.5 | 43.3 ft3 | -30.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -72.6 ft3 |
2007 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
Good for long trips. 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 |
2007 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. 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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Small for adults 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 |
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 |
2006 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front leather seating is very comfortable. Having the heated front seats in twe winter allows for quick comfort. The multi adjustable seating for both driver and passenger allows for each to set seats to their liking then set in the memory location see full Volvo XC90 review |