Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura TSX | BMW 5-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@1200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 116.9 in | -10.5 in |
Length | 185.6 in | 193.1 in | -7.5 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 73.2 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 57.6 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 4056 lb. | -376 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.5 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 58.3 in | -0.5 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 | 38.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 56.2 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 0.0 in | 54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 36.1 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
2013 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the heated front seats exceptionally comfortable. I am 6' 2" and have very good room. Note, however, that my wife finds the forward lean in the headrests uncomfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series.