| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Spectra | Acura TL | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 107.9 in | -5.1 in |
| Length | 177.2 in | 189.3 in | -12.1 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 72.2 in | -3.9 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 56.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3483 lb. | -782 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 58.3 in | -3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 55.6 in | -3.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.8 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.2 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.7 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 34.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
| 2008 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |
| 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 |