Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
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 | 106.4 in | 106.4 in | 0 in |
Length | 185.6 in | 175.6 in | 10 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 69.7 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 52.8 in | 3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 3094 lb. | 586 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 54.8 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.3 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.9 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 48.1 in | 6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 32.2 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
2012 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 |
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 |