Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 183.4 in | 183.9 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 74.2 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 67.3 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 3345 lb. | 3781 lb. | -436 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.3 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.3 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.2 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 58.7 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 55.9 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 37.6 in | -3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.4 in | -44.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | -33.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.2 | 37.0 ft3 | -23.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | -59.3 ft3 |
2006 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 |
2006 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not enough of it. see full Acura TSX review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Quite tight for 2 and almost unusable for 3 in the back seat. see full Acura TSX review |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review |