Acura TSX (2008) vs. Volvo V50 (2007) Specs

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2008 Acura TSX and 2007 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2007
Model	Acura TSX	Volvo V50
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	103.9 in	1.2 in
Length	183.4 in	177.7 in	5.7 in
Width	69.4 in	69.7 in	-0.3 in
Height	57.3 in	57.2 in	0.1 in
Curb Weight	3345 lb.	3379 lb.	-34 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.1 gal.	15.9 gal.	1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.8 in	38.9 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.4 in	55.2 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	53.7 in	0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.6 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	38.1 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.5 in	54.1 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.4 in	50.7 in	3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.2 in	34.4 in	-0.2 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.2 ft³	27.4 ft³	-14.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.2 ft³	62.9 ft³	-49.7 ft³

2008 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

2008 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	There could have been a bit more rear leg space - althoug, the seats are pretty comfortable. see full Acura TSX review
2009	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	If the front seats are pushed back, not a lot of foot room in back see full Acura TSX review
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

2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review
2007	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD	They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review

2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review
2007	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 review

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