Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Saturn AURA | Acura TLX | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 109.3 in | 3 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 190.3 in | 0.6 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 73.0 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 57.0 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3660 lb. | 3585 lb. | 75 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.2 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.5 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.3 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 36.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 55.4 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 54.9 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.5 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
2009 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable for tall people. Lots of front seat legroom and headroom. Telescopic steering. Centre armrest adjusts nicely, I can drive with both elbows resting and still hold steering wheel. see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats fit me well and I find I can drive for hours without discomfort. see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tilt/telescoping. Power and heated. They hold you in place in curves better than a sedan usually does. see full Saturn AURA review |
2015 Acura TLX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
While the Acura TLX's exterior dimensions roughly split the difference between the TSX's and the TL's, its interior dimensions are quite close to the more compact of the two. Compared to the Honda Accord, rear seat legroom is down a substantial four inches despite a shared wheelbase. Shoulder room and rear headroom also suffer reductions, of about an inch in each case. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare. Passengers six feet and up will feel cramped, if they fit at all. The Lincoln is also weak in this area. If others an inch or two more rear knee room than the TLX, but less rear headroom. see full Acura TLX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Acura TLX.