Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 kW@6800 222 Nm@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 365 Nm@1850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,658 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,763 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,517 kg | 1,557 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 55 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 993 mm | -33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 978 mm | -31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 869 mm | 963 mm | -94 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 374 L | 739 L | -365 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 | 1,546 L | 12.2 |
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 |
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 |