| Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
| Model | Volvo S60 | Acura TL | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
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 | 106.9 in | 107.9 in | -1 in |
| Length | 180.2 in | 189.3 in | -9.1 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 72.2 in | -0.8 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 56.7 in | -0.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 3580 lb. | -187 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.1 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.7 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 58.3 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 55.6 in | -6.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.8 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 55.7 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 53.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 34.9 in | -1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
| 2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
| 2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |
| 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 |