Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 209 kW@6200 344 Nm@5000 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 158 kW@7500 216 Nm@5500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,714 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 1,403 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 970 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 935 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,377 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 871 mm | 818 mm | 53 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 396 L | 215 L | 181 L |
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 |