| Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
| Model | Acura TSX | Volvo XC40 | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 248 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,806 mm | 4,425 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,728 kg | 1,691 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 54 L | 16 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 991 mm | -36 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 993 mm | -56 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,377 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 871 mm | 917 mm | -46 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 892 L | 586 L | 306 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,875 L | 1,337 L | 0 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 2021 Volvo XC40.