| Model Year | 2008 | 2019 | |
| Model | Acura TL | Volvo XC90 | |
| Engine | 3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
twincharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 316 hp@5700 295 lb-ft@2200 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 117.5 in | -9.6 in |
| Length | 189.3 in | 194.8 in | -5.5 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 79.1 in | -6.9 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 69.9 in | -13.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3483 lb. | 4623 lb. | -1140 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.5 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 56.5 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 37.0 in | -2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.9 in | -31.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 109.8 in (over 3 rows) | -32.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.5 | 41.8 ft3 | -29.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 85.7 ft3 | -73.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Volvo XC90.