Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | Acura RSX | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 101.2 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 172.4 in | 8 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 67.9 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 51.1 in | 54.9 in | -3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4220 lb. | 2734 lb. | 1486 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 37.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 52.6 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 51.1 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 43.1 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 34.1 in | -34.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.3 in | -51.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.2 in | -46.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | -29.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -5.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL.
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |