Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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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 | 108.3 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 183.4 in | 184.3 in | -0.9 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 73.7 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 64.8 in | -7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3345 lb. | 3787 lb. | -442 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.0 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.8 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.3 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 55.8 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 53.0 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 36.4 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | -45.4 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 |
2011 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |