Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 209 kW@6200 344 Nm@5000 |
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 Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,806 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,728 kg | 1,502 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 55 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 993 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 978 mm | -41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,377 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 871 mm | 963 mm | -92 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 731 L | 739 L | -8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,713 L | 1,546 L | 0 L |
2011 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the heated front seats exceptionally comfortable. I am 6' 2" and have very good room. Note, however, that my wife finds the forward lean in the headrests uncomfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Drove 4 straight hours in these seats. They hug in corners and don't leave you butt feeling numb even after long drives. Not many seats out there that are more comfortable (Volvo is one of the makers that comes to mind with better seats) see full Acura TSX review |
2011 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are fairly comfortable, but they only provide about 34" of legroom, and there is very little clearance below the seats. see full Acura TSX review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats can be a little tight for people on the tallish side (for me, anything above 5'10"). This can get more complicated with a tall driver/front passenger and tall rear seat occupants. see full Acura TSX review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The trunk space is adequate, but get a hatchback or wagon (or SUV if you're into that sort of thing) if you're going to regularly carrying anything more than the usual grocery bags, suitcases, golf bags, etc. That said, the 60/40 split fold rear seats will allow for surprisingly longish items to fit (managed a 6 foot ladder, barely). see full Acura TSX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Sportage.