Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura TLX | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 103.1 in | 6.2 in |
Length | 190.3 in | 174.7 in | 15.6 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.1 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 67.7 in | -10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3748 lb. | 3529 lb. | 219 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.4 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 56.6 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.3 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.6 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.2 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 55.9 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 49.1 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 35.6 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -16 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -53.1 ft3 |
2015 Acura TLX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
While the Acura TLX's exterior dimensions roughly split the difference between the TSX's and the TL's, its interior dimensions are quite close to the more compact of the two. Compared to the Honda Accord, rear seat legroom is down a substantial four inches despite a shared wheelbase. Shoulder room and rear headroom also suffer reductions, of about an inch in each case. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare. Passengers six feet and up will feel cramped, if they fit at all. The Lincoln is also weak in this area. If others an inch or two more rear knee room than the TLX, but less rear headroom. see full Acura TLX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Acura TLX.
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |