Acura TSX (2011) vs. Mazda Mazda5 (2008) Specs

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2011 Acura TSX and 2008 Mazda Mazda5 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2008
Model	Acura TSX	Mazda Mazda5
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Minivan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	108.3 in	-1.9 in
Length	189.2 in	181.5 in	7.7 in
Width	72.4 in	69.1 in	3.3 in
Height	57.9 in	64.2 in	-6.3 in
Curb Weight	3599 lb.	3417 lb.	182 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.6 in	40.7 in	-3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.8 in	55.5 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.6 in	52.9 in	2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	40.7 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	39.4 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	55.6 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.2 in	58.3 in	-4.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.3 in	35.2 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.1 in	-37.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.2 in	-49.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.9 in	-40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.7 in	-30.7 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	106.6 in (over 3 rows)	-29.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	25.8 ft³	11.3 ft³	14.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	25.8	44.4 ft³	-18.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.5 ft³	70.9 ft³	-10.4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Acura TSX

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda Mazda5

2008 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Space for two kids or adult to sit comfortably - elderly father sits up straight and can access easily with sliding doors. Pop up seats deal with short term travel with friends/teammates. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Ample space for such a small exterior. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	3rd row in a "car" is nice - we always have the occasional 3rd or 4th child and like that they are somewhat temporarily available. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	One of the smallest vehicles with seating for 6. Going to a full size minivan removes the option for a manual transmission, severely reduces visibility and adds too much weight. SUVs are just way too big see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2007	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Rear seats fit adults or kids in car seats adequately, especially for an economy car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review

2008 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Not enough leg room overall in the car. As a larger driver (6'3"), I need to push the drivers seat back. So the kid behind me has to get pushed back. Well the third row can't move back, so I've I'm driving, no one can sit in the third row driver's side and have any leg room. This is the worst for kids in full-size car seats, because the seats position their legs higher and forward of where a small adult's would be with no car seat. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The center seats are adequate for tall adults. Judicious positioning of the front and center seats should get you better results than a subcompact. The third-row rear seats are for kids only. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The back seat is made for very small folks only. The middle row seat belts are placed somewhat far back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The six-chair setup of the 5 means that luggage space is limited, and some may find the "three rows of two" arrangement adds difficulty to monitoring children in the far rear seats. In order to carry significant cargo the seats need to be removed. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2007	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	With the seat all back, there is not much room for anyone over six feet tall. see full Mazda Mazda5 review

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