Acura TSX (2013) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) Specs

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2013 Acura TSX and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2013	2013
Model	Acura TSX	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	101.5 in	4.9 in
Length	189.2 in	165.4 in	23.8 in
Width	72.4 in	70.3 in	2.1 in
Height	57.9 in	58.3 in	-0.4 in
Curb Weight	3795 lb.	3326 lb.	469 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.6 in	39.3 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.8 in	54.7 in	3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.6 in	0.0 in	55.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.2 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	38.5 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	52.8 in	3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.2 in	0.0 in	54.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.3 in	35.5 in	-1.2 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	0 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	31.5 ft³	15.0 ft³	16.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.2 ft³	46.0 ft³	20.2 ft³

2013 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

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review

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