| Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
| Model | Mini Hardtop | Acura TSX | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 105.1 in | -8 in |
| Length | 145.6 in | 183.4 in | -37.8 in |
| Width | 66.3 in | 69.4 in | -3.1 in |
| Height | 55.4 in | 57.3 in | -1.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2546 lb. | 3257 lb. | -711 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 17.1 gal. | -6.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.8 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 55.4 in | -5.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.4 in | -54.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.4 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 53.5 in | -8.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.4 in | -54.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 34.2 in | -4.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 |
| 2013 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 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 |