Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 100.8 in | 4.3 in |
Length | 183.4 in | 180.4 in | 3 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 71.5 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 51.1 in | 6.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3257 lb. | 4220 lb. | -963 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 37.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.0 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.9 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.9 in | -0.5 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) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 33.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 | 6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL.