TL size versus Accord

[LAandBack]

Is the TL or the TSX based off the Accord? I just wanted to know if I can expect it to be the same size as my accord or bigger.

[simont53]

TL is bigger , the TSX is a rebadged european ACcord

[The General]

Both use the Accord platform, but the TL is a larger car inside and out. simont53 is correct, a TSX is a European Accord.

[hameline]

just to really pick those nits...

The TSX is based on the Japanese/European Accord, built in the Satiama (sp) plant and exported to this country virtually unchanged.

The TL is built on the same line in Marysville OH plant as the US Accord, which in turn is exported to Japan and sold as the Inspire or Inspiring. The Accord is a very different car in this country vs. the home item. As far as I can tell, the TL is a US only construction.

Check the Honda Japan site, use the translate feature in Google, and you can get an idea for the cleverness in part sharing Honda does worldwide.

Finally, the RL in this country is known as the Legend in Japan.

[LAandBack]

I really just wanted to know if the interior is bigger. I'm 6'3" and when I'm in my accord I have to put the seat almost all the way to the back, so if someone is seating behind me they would have to be

A. A circus midget
or
B. A person smaller then 5' 8"

I'm just looking for something a little bigger while maintaining a sporty feel. I'm hoping the TL can accomplish both of these things.

[The General]

Originally Posted by LAandBack

I really just wanted to know if the interior is bigger. I'm 6'3" and when I'm in my accord I have to put the seat almost all the way to the back, so if someone is seating behind me they would have to be

A. A circus midget
or
B. A person smaller then 5' 8"

I'm just looking for something a little bigger while maintaining a sporty feel. I'm hoping the TL can accomplish both of these things.

Yes, the TL is bigger...in the front area and rear area. You should be able to conpare the actual sizes by visiting Acura.com and Honda.com.

By the way, the TL and RL have nearly the same amount of interior area (i.e.-leg room).

[frenchnew]

Here are the Dimensions Differences between the Accord 2005 4Doors V6, Accord 2006 4 Doors V6 And 3rd Gen. TL

Turning Circle.
2005 Accord - 36.1 Ft, 2006 Accord 39.6 Ft, 3rd Gen TL 39.7 Ft.

Interior
Headroom Front
2005 Accord 40.4, 2006 Accord 38.3, 3rd Gen. TL 38.7
HeadRoom Rear
2005 Accord 38.5, 2006 Accord 36.8, 3rd Gen TL 37.2
Legroom Front
2005 Accord 42.6, 2006 Accord 42.6, 3rd Gen TL 42.8
Legroom Rear
2005 Accord 36.8, 2006 Accord 36.8, 3rd Gen TL 34.9
Shoulder Room Front
2005 Accord 56.9, 2006 Accord 56.9, 3rd Gen TL 58.3
Shoulder Room Rear
2005 Accord 56.1, 2006 Accord 56.1, 3rd Gen TL 55.7
Hiproom Front
2005 Accord 54.6, 2006 Accord 54.6, 3rd Gen TL 55.6
Hiproom Rear
2005 Accord 53.5, 2006 Accord 53.5, 3rd Gen TL 53.8
Cargo Volume
2005 & 2006 Accord 14.0, 3rd Gen TL 12.5 wo/Navi 12.3 w/Navi
Passenger Volume
2005 Accord 102.7, 2006 Accord 97.7, 3rd Gen TL 97.9

Exterior Measurement
Wheelbase
2005 & 2006 Accord 107.9, 3rd Gen TL 107.9
Lenght
2005 Accord 189.5, 2006 Accord 191.1, 3rd Gen TL 189.3
Height
2005 Accord 57.1, 2006 Accord 57.3, 3rd Gen TL 56.7
Width
2005 Accord 70.5, 2006 Accord 71.6, 3rd Gen TL 72.2
Track Front
2005 Accord 61.1, 2006 Accord 61.1, 3rd Gen TL 62.1
Track Rear
2005 Accord 61.2, 2006 Accord 61.2, 3rd Gen TL 62
Curb Weight Automatic Transm.
2005 Accord 3349, 2006 Accord 3415, 3rd Gen TL 3570
Curb Weight Manual Transm.
2005 Accord 3384, 2006 Accord 3437, 3rd Gen TL 3472

EPA MPG City/HWY Auto Transm.
2005 Accord 21/30, 2006 Accord 20/29, 3rd Gen TL 20/29
Manual Transm.
2005 Accord 21/30, 2006 Accord 21/30, 3rd Gen TL 20/29

There it is in its full glory

[The General]

Looking at those numbers leads me to believe that they are about the exact same size, however, when I drove each of them the TL felt bigger.

When comparing these two cars, I think it all boils down styling and branding. Branding isn't a big deal with me, but the TL is definitely more appealing to look at outside and in.

[LAandBack]

Thanks French, that made it easy!