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Acura TSX (2011) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Acura TSX and 2012 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2011 Acura TSX and 2012 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Acura TSX Volkswagen Passat  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
209 kW@6200
344 Nm@5000
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
206 kW@6200
350 Nm@2500
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,703 mm 2,804 mm 0 mm
Length 4,714 mm 4,867 mm 0 mm
Width 1,839 mm 1,834 mm 0 mm
Height 1,440 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,669 kg 1,563 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 70 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 955 mm 973 mm -18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,468 mm 1,445 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,412 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,077 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 940 mm 960 mm -20 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,425 mm 1,448 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,377 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 871 mm 993 mm -122 mm
Total Legroom 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume 396 L 450 L -54 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Acura TSX

2011 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2010 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Drove 4 straight hours in these seats. They hug in corners and don't leave you butt feeling numb even after long drives. Not many seats out there that are more comfortable (Volvo is one of the makers that comes to mind with better seats) see full Acura TSX review
2011 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The rear seats are fairly comfortable, but they only provide about 34" of legroom, and there is very little clearance below the seats. see full Acura TSX review
2010 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The rear seats can be a little tight for people on the tallish side (for me, anything above 5'10"). This can get more complicated with a tall driver/front passenger and tall rear seat occupants. see full Acura TSX review
2010 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The trunk space is adequate, but get a hatchback or wagon (or SUV if you're into that sort of thing) if you're going to regularly carrying anything more than the usual grocery bags, suitcases, golf bags, etc. That said, the 60/40 split fold rear seats will allow for surprisingly longish items to fit (managed a 6 foot ladder, barely). see full Acura TSX review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2012 Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 
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