Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 100.4 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 183.4 in | 162.2 in | 21.2 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 70.3 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 63.4 in | -6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3345 lb. | 2778 lb. | 567 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 4.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.2 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.2 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.3 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.1 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.6 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 55.1 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 52.7 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 39.0 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -10.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | -40.2 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 |
2012 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul.