| Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
| Model | Volvo S40 | Acura TL | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,741 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,468 mm | 4,808 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,487 kg | 1,624 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 65 L | -5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 983 mm | 5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 945 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 886 mm | -12 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 357 L | 354 L | 3 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Volvo S40.
| 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 |