Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
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 | 6-speed manual | 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 | 3257 lb. | 3311 lb. | -54 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 |
2008 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 |
2008 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
There could have been a bit more rear leg space - althoug, the seats are pretty comfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If the front seats are pushed back, not a lot of foot room in back see full Acura TSX review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Sportage.