Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 101.5 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 183.4 in | 174.1 in | 9.3 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 70.5 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 56.9 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3345 lb. | 3508 lb. | -163 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.7 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 35.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 41.5 in | 12 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 32.5 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2013 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |