Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Kia Spectra | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 kW@6800 222 Nm@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6000 184 Nm@4600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,611 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,658 mm | 4,501 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,763 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,517 kg | 1,225 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 55 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 1,016 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 970 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 869 mm | 899 mm | -30 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 374 L | 345 L | 29 L |
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 |
2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |