| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
| Model | Acura TSX | Volvo S40 | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,714 mm | 4,468 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 1,487 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 988 mm | -33 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 945 mm | -5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,377 mm | 1,288 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 871 mm | 874 mm | -3 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 396 L | 357 L | 39 L |
| 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 2007 Volvo S40.