| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Acura TSX | Volvo V50 | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,658 mm | 4,521 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,763 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,517 kg | 1,607 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 60 L | 5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 988 mm | -28 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 968 mm | -21 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,288 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 869 mm | 874 mm | -5 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 374 L | 776 L | -402 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 | 1,781 L | 12.2 |
| 2006 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 |
| 2006 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not enough of it. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Quite tight for 2 and almost unusable for 3 in the back seat. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |