| Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
| Model | Kia Borrego | Acura TSX | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 105.1 in | 8.9 in |
| Length | 192.1 in | 183.4 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 75.4 in | 69.4 in | 6 in |
| Height | 71.3 in | 57.3 in | 14 in |
| Curb Weight | 4248 lb. | 3257 lb. | 991 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.6 gal. | 17.1 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 55.4 in | 4.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.4 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 53.5 in | 5.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 34.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.9 in | 0.0 in | 44.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 0.0 in | 32.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.3 ft3 | 13.2 | 36.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 97.6 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 84.4 ft3 |
| 2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |
| 2007 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
able to undertake long drives in comfort. Able to enter/leave car without being contortionist. Easy copes with my (very) large body frame. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passengers love the car. Never had any complaints. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
This is a very subjective area, but I found the seat comfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2007 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Smaller than comparably priced sedans. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not enough of it. see full Acura TSX review |