Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Acura RSX | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7800 140 lb-ft@7000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 111.0 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 172.4 in | 197.2 in | -24.8 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 72.8 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 58.5 in | -3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2840 lb. | 3495 lb. | -655 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 59.4 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 55.8 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.3 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 37.5 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 58.2 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 56.2 in | -10 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 40.9 in | -11.7 in |
Total Legroom | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -9.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 1.6 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 |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |