Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 101.5 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 183.4 in | 179.3 in | 4.1 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 70.1 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 59.2 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3345 lb. | 3228 lb. | 117 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.8 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.1 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.1 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 53.1 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 35.5 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -19.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -53.7 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 |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |