Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Acura TL | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 107.9 in | -2.2 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 189.3 in | -9.5 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 72.2 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 59.5 in | 56.7 in | 2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2853 lb. | 3483 lb. | -630 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 58.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 55.6 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.8 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.2 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.7 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 53.8 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 34.9 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
2009 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra 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 |