Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,806 mm | 5,006 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,728 kg | 2,232 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 1,031 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 1,029 mm | 936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,377 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 871 mm | 1,011 mm | 870 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 731 L | 595 L | 136 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 25.8 | 1,240 L | 24.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,713 L | 2,285 L | -1 L |
2011 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 |
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 |
2011 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Explorer.