Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
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 Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 103.9 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 189.2 in | 174.8 in | 14.4 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 73.0 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 64.4 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3795 lb. | 3311 lb. | 484 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.1 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 56.7 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.7 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.4 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.5 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.1 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 49.1 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 37.9 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.5 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 |
2013 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Sportage.