Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 121.2 in | -14.8 in |
Length | 189.2 in | 202.5 in | -13.3 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 76.9 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 68.9 in | -11 in |
Curb Weight | 3809 lb. | 4494 lb. | -685 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 37.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 63.0 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.6 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.2 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 64.7 in | -8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 0.0 in | 54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 36.3 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.5 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.5 | 83.0 ft3 | -51.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -74.4 ft3 |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Routan.