| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
| Model | Volvo S80 | Acura RL | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.9 in | 110.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Length | 190.9 in | 193.6 in | -2.7 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 72.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3576 lb. | 4012 lb. | -436 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.4 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 58.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 56.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 54.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 1.3 ft3 |
| 2006 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review |
| 2007 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |