| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volvo S40 | Acura TL | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 163 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 227 kW@6300 370 Nm@5000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,468 mm | 4,928 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,880 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,564 kg | 1,800 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 975 mm | 13 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 932 mm | 13 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 919 mm | -45 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 357 L | 371 L | -14 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Volvo S40.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Acura TL.