Hyundai Sonata (2015) vs. Acura TSX (2011) Specs

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2015 Hyundai Sonata and 2011 Acura TSX Specifications

Model Year	2015	2011
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Acura TSX
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	106.4 in	4 in
Length	191.1 in	185.6 in	5.5 in
Width	73.4 in	72.4 in	1 in
Height	58.1 in	56.7 in	1.4 in
Curb Weight	3505 lb.	3680 lb.	-175 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	37.6 in	2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	57.8 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.3 in	55.6 in	-0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	42.4 in	3.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	37.0 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	56.1 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.1 in	54.2 in	1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	34.3 in	1.3 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	4.4 in
Cargo Volume	16.3 ft³	14.0 ft³	2.3 ft³

2015 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review

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2011 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
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Drove 4 straight hours in these seats. They hug in corners and don't leave you butt feeling numb even after long drives. Not many seats out there that are more comfortable (Volvo is one of the makers that comes to mind with better seats) see full Acura TSX review

2011 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The rear seats are fairly comfortable, but they only provide about 34" of legroom, and there is very little clearance below the seats. see full Acura TSX review
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The rear seats can be a little tight for people on the tallish side (for me, anything above 5'10"). This can get more complicated with a tall driver/front passenger and tall rear seat occupants. see full Acura TSX review
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The trunk space is adequate, but get a hatchback or wagon (or SUV if you're into that sort of thing) if you're going to regularly carrying anything more than the usual grocery bags, suitcases, golf bags, etc. That said, the 60/40 split fold rear seats will allow for surprisingly longish items to fit (managed a 6 foot ladder, barely). see full Acura TSX review

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