Acura TLX (2021) vs. Subaru Outback (2008) Specs

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2021 Acura TLX and 2008 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2021	2008
Model	Acura TLX	Subaru Outback
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6500 280 lb-ft@1600	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.0 in	105.1 in	7.9 in
Length	194.6 in	188.7 in	5.9 in
Width	75.2 in	69.7 in	5.5 in
Height	56.4 in	63.2 in	-6.8 in
Curb Weight	3927 lb.	3605 lb.	322 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	16.9 gal.	-1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	40.5 in	-3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	54.4 in	3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.8 in	51.0 in	4.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	44.1 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.3 in	39.1 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	53.7 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.6 in	52.6 in	2 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.9 in	33.9 in	1 in
Total Legroom	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.5 ft³	33.5 ft³	-20 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.5 ft³	66.2 ft³	-52.7 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Acura TLX

2021 Acura TLX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	It might seem unfair to compare the Acura TLX to the Genesis G70, as the latter is considerably smaller: 194.6 vs. 184.4 inches long, 75.2 vs. 72.8 inches wide, and 56.4 vs. 55.1 inches tall. The TLX is also two-to-three-hundred pounds heavier, 3,709 vs. 3,516 pounds for the 2WD fours, 4,221 vs. 3,887 pounds for the AWD V6s. In fact, compared to the second Legend--which seemed like a fairly large car in the early 1990s--the new TLX is virtually as long, four inches wider, and an inch taller. The car that was intended to replace the TSX as well as the TL has grown to the size of the final TL, which many (including me) thought too large, and weighs about 250 pounds more. Size and weight aren't good for handling agility, performance, or fuel efficiency. So, to keep match-ups fair in these and other areas, normally I compare cars that are close in size. But, the thing is, part of the cost of the TLX's dramatically lengthened dash-to-axle is a rear seat with no more legroom than in the smaller G70. Also, despite the TLX's additional width and height, it provides only slightly more rear shoulder room and less rear headroom than the rear-drive Genesis. Adults any taller than the average man will find the TLX's rear seat a tight fit. The Kia Stinger, which is a half-foot longer than the G70 but still a few inches shorter than the TLX, provides a useful additional inch-and-a-half of legroom. Front-wheel-drive transverse powertrains were originally adopted because, when turned sideways, the engine and transmission take up much less of a car's length. By taking a conventional front-wheel-drive powertrain and merely shifting it forward nearly eight inches, while only adding half as much to the wheelbase, Acura has sacrificed this advantage, and then some.* The no-longer-closely-related Honda Accord is 2.4 inches less lengthy but has 5.3 inches more legroom--a huge difference. Add these two number up and you get...the TLX's increased dash-to-axle. The Accord also weighs 300 pounds less. Acura's been here before--with the Vigor. Okay, not quite. The Vigor's rear seat was so tight only children and small adults fit. The new TLX has about 3.5 more inches of legroom. This not only brings it even with the G70, but if you compare its shoulder and leg room to those of the best-selling 3rd TL you'll find they're surprsingly close. A coincidence? I doubt it. But some people might expect more from the new TLX given its larger exterior. * One alternative at least one manufacturer has considered: rotating a transverse powertrain 180 degrees, putting the engine behind the axle rather than ahead of it. The decreased front overhang this would enable would compensate for the increased dash-to-axle, and together they would yield even better proportions. But no one has produced a car with such a layout. The impediment for Acura or Audi: it would make AWD very difficult. see full Acura TLX review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Outback

2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review

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