Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 126 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 102.4 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 183.4 in | 171.3 in | 12.1 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 69.9 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 61.6 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3345 lb. | 2800 lb. | 545 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.6 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.2 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 51.7 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.8 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.8 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 52.6 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 47.8 in | 6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 36.3 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 | -8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 53.2 ft3 | -40 ft3 |
2006 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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
This is a very subjective area, but I found the seat comfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
2006 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not enough of it. see full Acura TSX review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Quite tight for 2 and almost unusable for 3 in the back seat. see full Acura TSX review |
2006 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room in rear seats while both front seats are being used, enough room for 5 adults. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2006 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |