Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Cadillac ELR | Acura TSX | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 106.4 in | -0.3 in |
Length | 186.0 in | 185.6 in | 0.4 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 72.4 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 56.7 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4050 lb. | 3470 lb. | 580 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.3 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -9.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 37.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.8 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.9 in | 55.6 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 37.0 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.9 in | 56.1 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.6 in | 54.2 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 34.3 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.5 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Both cars have comfortable front seats, but the ELR's provide more lateral support, at least with the $2,450 brown interior option (which adds power adjusters to their modestly sized side bolsters). Front seat access isn't among the ELR's strengths. As is often the case with coupes, the doors are long and heavy. see full Cadillac ELR review |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Volt's rear seat is pretty tight. The Cadillac ELR's is even tighter. At 5-9, I barely have enough space for my head and knees, and this when sitting behind someone my own size. Put someone taller in the front seat, and even pre-teens will have trouble squeezing into the back seat. This being a two-door, rear seat access is also dicey. The Tesla's rear seat is far roomier than either GM car's. Plus a rear-facing third row is optional. see full Cadillac ELR review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Cadillac ELR.
2011 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the heated front seats exceptionally comfortable. I am 6' 2" and have very good room. Note, however, that my wife finds the forward lean in the headrests uncomfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Drove 4 straight hours in these seats. They hug in corners and don't leave you butt feeling numb even after long drives. Not many seats out there that are more comfortable (Volvo is one of the makers that comes to mind with better seats) see full Acura TSX review |
2011 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are fairly comfortable, but they only provide about 34" of legroom, and there is very little clearance below the seats. see full Acura TSX review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats can be a little tight for people on the tallish side (for me, anything above 5'10"). This can get more complicated with a tall driver/front passenger and tall rear seat occupants. see full Acura TSX review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The trunk space is adequate, but get a hatchback or wagon (or SUV if you're into that sort of thing) if you're going to regularly carrying anything more than the usual grocery bags, suitcases, golf bags, etc. That said, the 60/40 split fold rear seats will allow for surprisingly longish items to fit (managed a 6 foot ladder, barely). see full Acura TSX review |