Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura RSX | Pontiac Solstice | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7800 140 lb-ft@7000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 95.1 in | 6.1 in |
Length | 172.4 in | 157.2 in | 15.2 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 71.3 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 50.9 in | 4 in |
Curb Weight | 2840 lb. | 3046 lb. | -206 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 52.4 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 50.6 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.7 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 0.0 in | 34.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 0.0 in | 51.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 0.0 in | 46.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 29.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 | 10.4 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 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD |
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice review |