Acura TSX (2010) vs. BMW 1-Series (2013) Specs

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2010 Acura TSX and 2013 BMW 1-Series Specifications

Model Year	2010	2013
Model	Acura TSX	BMW 1-Series
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.6 in	104.7 in	1.9 in
Length	186.2 in	172.2 in	14 in
Width	72.5 in	68.8 in	3.7 in
Height	56.7 in	56.0 in	0.7 in
Curb Weight	3680 lb.	3439 lb.	241 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	14.0 gal.	4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.6 in	37.9 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.8 in	54.0 in	3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.6 in	0.0 in	55.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.4 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	37.1 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	53.4 in	2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.2 in	0.0 in	54.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.3 in	32.0 in	2.3 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	73.4 in (over 2 rows)	3.3 in
Cargo Volume	12.6 ft³	10.0 ft³	2.6 ft³

2010 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Drove 4 straight hours in these seats. They hug in corners and don't leave you butt feeling numb even after long drives. Not many seats out there that are more comfortable (Volvo is one of the makers that comes to mind with better seats) see full Acura TSX review

2010 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The rear seats can be a little tight for people on the tallish side (for me, anything above 5'10"). This can get more complicated with a tall driver/front passenger and tall rear seat occupants. see full Acura TSX review
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The trunk space is adequate, but get a hatchback or wagon (or SUV if you're into that sort of thing) if you're going to regularly carrying anything more than the usual grocery bags, suitcases, golf bags, etc. That said, the 60/40 split fold rear seats will allow for surprisingly longish items to fit (managed a 6 foot ladder, barely). see full Acura TSX review
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The rear seats are fairly comfortable, but they only provide about 34" of legroom, and there is very little clearance below the seats. see full Acura TSX review
2009	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	If the front seats are pushed back, not a lot of foot room in back see full Acura TSX review
2009	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	There could have been a bit more rear leg space - althoug, the seats are pretty comfortable. see full Acura TSX review

2013 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review

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