Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura RSX | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7800 140 lb-ft@7000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 112.9 in | -11.7 in |
Length | 172.4 in | 200.3 in | -27.9 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 74.9 in | -7 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 67.4 in | -12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2840 lb. | 4033 lb. | -1193 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 58.5 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 55.2 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.8 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 39.4 in | -5.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 57.9 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 56.4 in | -10.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 39.8 in | -10.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -41.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 47.4 ft3 | -31.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -69.2 ft3 |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |