Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.4 in | -1.3 in |
Length | 183.4 in | 175.6 in | 7.8 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 69.7 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 52.8 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3345 lb. | 3094 lb. | 251 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.8 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.3 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.8 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 54.9 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 48.1 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 32.2 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
2006 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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
This is a very subjective area, but I found the seat comfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
2006 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not enough of it. see full Acura TSX review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Quite tight for 2 and almost unusable for 3 in the back seat. see full Acura TSX review |
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |