Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 119.1 in | -12.7 in |
Length | 189.2 in | 198.8 in | -9.6 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 78.9 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 69.9 in | -12 in |
Curb Weight | 3809 lb. | 4727 lb. | -918 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.7 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 61.8 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 59.2 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 40.5 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 61.9 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 59.1 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 39.0 in | -4.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -36.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.5 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.5 | 47.9 ft3 | -16.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -21.6 ft3 |
2012 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 2020 Ford Explorer.