Acura TSX (2011) vs. Subaru Forester (2018) Specs

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2011 Acura TSX and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2011	2018
Model	Acura TSX	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	103.9 in	2.5 in
Length	189.2 in	180.9 in	8.3 in
Width	72.4 in	70.7 in	1.7 in
Height	57.9 in	66.4 in	-8.5 in
Curb Weight	3809 lb.	3653 lb.	156 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.6 in	41.4 in	-3.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.8 in	57.0 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.6 in	53.9 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	43.0 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	39.8 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	56.5 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.2 in	53.0 in	1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.3 in	38.0 in	-3.7 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	25.8 ft³	34.4 ft³	-8.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.5 ft³	74.7 ft³	-14.2 ft³

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

2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

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