Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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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 | 103.9 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 183.4 in | 174.8 in | 8.6 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 73.0 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 64.4 in | -7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3345 lb. | 3433 lb. | -88 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.7 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.7 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.4 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.5 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 55.1 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 49.1 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 37.9 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -41.4 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 |
2014 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |