Subaru Forester (2011) vs. Acura TSX (2010) Specs

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2011 Subaru Forester and 2010 Acura TSX Specifications

Model Year	2011	2010
Model	Subaru Forester	Acura TSX
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	106.6 in	-3.6 in
Length	179.5 in	186.2 in	-6.7 in
Width	70.1 in	72.5 in	-2.4 in
Height	65.9 in	56.7 in	9.2 in
Curb Weight	3440 lb.	3680 lb.	-240 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	37.6 in	4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	57.8 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.6 in	-55.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	42.4 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	37.0 in	3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	56.1 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.2 in	-54.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	34.3 in	3.7 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	4.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	12.6 ft³	20.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	12.6 ft³	55.7 ft³

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review

2010 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2010 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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
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
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

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