| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
| Model | Volvo S40 | Acura RL | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6300 367 Nm@5000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,475 mm | 4,973 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,847 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,525 kg | 1,852 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 73 L | -13 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 978 mm | 10 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 945 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 922 mm | -48 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 405 L | 371 L | 34 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volvo S40.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Acura RL.