Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 98.7 in | 6.4 in |
Length | 183.4 in | 161.1 in | 22.3 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 67.9 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 59.0 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3345 lb. | 2965 lb. | 380 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 52.8 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 39.4 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.7 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 49.3 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 33.5 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -14 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 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.