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Acura TSX (2008) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Acura TSX and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2008 Acura TSX and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Acura TSX Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
205 hp@6800
164 lb-ft@4500
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.1 in 91.7 in 13.4 in
Length 183.4 in 157.3 in 26.1 in
Width 69.4 in 67.7 in 1.7 in
Height 57.3 in 49.0 in 8.3 in
Curb Weight 3345 lb. 2527 lb. 818 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.1 gal. 12.7 gal. 4.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.8 in 37.4 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 53.2 in 2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.4 in 50.6 in 3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 43.1 in -0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 0.0 in 37.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.5 in 0.0 in 53.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.4 in 0.0 in 54.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.2 in 0.0 in 34.2 in
Total Legroom 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 33.5 in
Cargo Volume 13.2 ft3 5.3 ft3 7.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura TSX

2008 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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