Leg Room Question
#1
Leg Room Question
My brother has a 1997 Honda Accord LX and we were comparing the 2009 RL interior space to his car and I was surprised that the Honda Accord LX has more legroom.
This can't be, because I test drove an Acura RL (2008) and it had way more leg room than his car.
When they mean legroom is that maxium legroom (the seat pulled all the way back)?
This can't be, because I test drove an Acura RL (2008) and it had way more leg room than his car.
When they mean legroom is that maxium legroom (the seat pulled all the way back)?
#2
Senior Moderator
No idea, but the rear of the RL is pretty nice, it's not crazy big like on a BMW 7 series, but there is room.
#3
07 RL (non-tech)w/06 Nav
front legroom on the RL is very good. There is also plenty of room to spread out. Leg room in the back is particuarly limited. We are all over 6' here, but my tallest complains about being in the back seat. If back seat is a priority, the Toyota Avalon is the answer.
#4
Originally Posted by Jeff_Drive
My brother has a 1997 Honda Accord LX and we were comparing the 2009 RL interior space to his car and I was surprised that the Honda Accord LX has more legroom.
This can't be, because I test drove an Acura RL (2008) and it had way more leg room than his car.
When they mean legroom is that maxium legroom (the seat pulled all the way back)?
This can't be, because I test drove an Acura RL (2008) and it had way more leg room than his car.
When they mean legroom is that maxium legroom (the seat pulled all the way back)?
Another factor to consider is the Hip Point or H-point. The higher the H-point, the more leg room. Even though the 1997 Accord has more leg room than the '08 RL on paper, maybe the RL has a higher H-point.
#5
Alpha Geek
I feel I can speak on this subject with some authority, being 80.5 inches tall, and having drivien both cars at length. I can only speak on FRONT legroom.
While not having the most legroom of any car I've sat in(My 1970 MGB\GT wins that award)
my '06 RL comes very close. My Girlfriend's 97 Accord I could barely fit in, but mostly because of the center "tunnel".
When your legs are as long as mine, it's the first thing I have to consider when it's time to purchase a vehicle. Most of the time, it's all about how much room there is between the steering wheel and the door on the left and the "tunnel" on the right for my knees.
When you're my height, you will never find a vehicle with that perfect driving position, because my legs will be bent\splayed on either side of the steering wheel.
Don't ask me about the time I had to drive my drunk friend's Fiat 850 Spider home from the bars one night.
While not having the most legroom of any car I've sat in(My 1970 MGB\GT wins that award)
my '06 RL comes very close. My Girlfriend's 97 Accord I could barely fit in, but mostly because of the center "tunnel".
When your legs are as long as mine, it's the first thing I have to consider when it's time to purchase a vehicle. Most of the time, it's all about how much room there is between the steering wheel and the door on the left and the "tunnel" on the right for my knees.
When you're my height, you will never find a vehicle with that perfect driving position, because my legs will be bent\splayed on either side of the steering wheel.
Don't ask me about the time I had to drive my drunk friend's Fiat 850 Spider home from the bars one night.
#6
Senior Moderator
Having tested the legroom in both cars, the legroom in the 2009 RL is the same as in the 05-08. Don't see how you can feel the difference between the two unless the seats were in different positions.
#7
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by neuronbob
Having tested the legroom in both cars, the legroom in the 2009 RL is the same as in the 05-08. Don't see how you can feel the difference between the two unless the seats were in different positions.
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#8
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I got no impression of more room. The back seats in the 2009 felt exactly the same as the 05-08. I'm not convinced any change was made.
#9
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by neuronbob
I got no impression of more room. The back seats in the 2009 felt exactly the same as the 05-08. I'm not convinced any change was made.
I sat in the back of an '09 for a couple of seconds and thought there might have been a little more room underneath the front seat -- but it could also have just been at a higher position.
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