Model Year | 2007 | 2016 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 101.2 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 183.4 in | 172.0 in | 11.4 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 67.7 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 57.3 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3345 lb. | 2729 lb. | 616 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 5.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.1 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 52.1 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.8 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 52.1 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 51.2 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 31.1 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | -0.5 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 |
2016 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |