

Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 113.7 in | -8.6 in |
Length | 183.4 in | 193.4 in | -10 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 73.7 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 72.8 in | -15.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3345 lb. | 4531 lb. | -1186 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -5.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.8 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.0 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.4 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.7 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 58.9 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 55.5 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 36.9 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -37.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.2 | 43.9 ft3 | -30.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -70.5 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 |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |