| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Volvo XC90 | Acura RL | |
| Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 232 kW@5850 441 Nm@3900 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6300 367 Nm@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,798 mm | 4,973 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,897 mm | 1,847 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,783 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,189 kg | 1,852 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 73 L | 7 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 945 mm | 30 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,458 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 922 mm | -43 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 902 mm | 0 mm | 902 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 765 mm | 0 mm | 765 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 249 L | 371 L | -122 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,226 L | 13.1 | -12.1 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,410 L | 13.1 | -11.1 L |
| 2008 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Acura RL.