Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Acura TL | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 107.9 in | 4.3 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 189.3 in | 0.7 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 72.2 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 56.7 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3704 lb. | 3483 lb. | 221 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 17.1 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.3 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.6 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 42.8 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.7 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 53.8 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 34.9 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.7 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |
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 |