Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 kW@6800 222 Nm@4500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,658 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,763 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,517 kg | 2,055 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 85 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 1,011 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 983 mm | -36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 869 mm | 937 mm | -68 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 950 mm | -950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,151 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 886 mm | -886 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 374 L | 385 L | -11 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.2 | 1,243 L | 12.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 | 2,370 L | 11.2 |
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 |
2009 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 |