| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | Hyundai Tucson | Acura TSX | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 105.1 in | -1.6 in |
| Length | 170.3 in | 183.4 in | -13.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 57.3 in | 8.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3370 lb. | 3345 lb. | 25 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 17.1 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 37.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 55.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 54.4 in | -2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.4 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 54.4 in | -3.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 34.2 in | 3 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.7 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.5 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 52.3 ft3 |
| 2008 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
| 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 |