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Acura TSX (2008) vs. Toyota Highlander (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Acura TSX and 2013 Toyota Highlander specs.

2008 Acura TSX and 2013 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2008 2013  
Model Acura TSX Toyota Highlander  
Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
205 hp@6800
164 lb-ft@4500
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.1 in 109.8 in -4.7 in
Length 183.4 in 188.4 in -5 in
Width 69.4 in 75.2 in -5.8 in
Height 57.3 in 68.1 in -10.8 in
Curb Weight 3345 lb. 4045 lb. -700 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.1 gal. 19.2 gal. -2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.8 in 40.6 in -2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 59.7 in -4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.4 in 56.7 in -2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 43.2 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 40.1 in -2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.5 in 59.5 in -6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.4 in 56.5 in -2.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.2 in 38.3 in -4.1 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 36.3 in -36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 55.0 in -55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 42.3 in -42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 29.2 in -29.2 in
Total Legroom 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) -34.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.2 ft3 10.3 ft3 2.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 13.2 42.3 ft3 -29.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.2 ft3 95.4 ft3 -82.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura TSX

2008 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander

2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander

2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review
2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review
 
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