Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Acura TSX | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 110.1 in | -5 in |
Length | 183.4 in | 179.7 in | 3.7 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 73.0 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 66.0 in | -8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3345 lb. | 4067 lb. | -722 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.8 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.2 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 55.4 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 35.8 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -16.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -57.8 ft3 |
2007 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
able to undertake long drives in comfort. Able to enter/leave car without being contortionist. Easy copes with my (very) large body frame. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passengers love the car. Never had any complaints. see full Acura TSX review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
This is a very subjective area, but I found the seat comfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Smaller than comparably priced sedans. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not enough of it. see full Acura TSX review |
2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |