| Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Model | Volvo V70 | Acura RL | |
| Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,814 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,823 mm | 4,973 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,847 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,547 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,600 kg | 1,852 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 73 L | -3 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 978 mm | 8 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 945 mm | 35 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 922 mm | -43 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 943 L | 371 L | 572 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,042 L | 13.1 | -11.1 L |
| 2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
as above see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Acura RL.