Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2009) vs. Acura TSX (2008) Specs

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2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2008 Acura TSX Specifications

Model Year	2009	2008
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	Acura TSX
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	105.1 in	-2 in
Length	180.3 in	183.4 in	-3.1 in
Width	68.5 in	69.4 in	-0.9 in
Height	58.1 in	57.3 in	0.8 in
Curb Weight	3075 lb.	3257 lb.	-182 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	17.1 gal.	-0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	37.8 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	55.4 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.4 in	-54.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	42.4 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.3 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	53.5 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.4 in	-54.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	34.2 in	-0.7 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	0.4 in
Cargo Volume	11.3 ft³	13.2 ft³	-1.9 ft³

2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are bolstered in the right spots, firm and not mushy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very spacious for a car in this category and much better than many luxury brands i.e. lexus is250 see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are relatively comfortable and the fabric is fair to good quality and feel. Definitely felt more comfortable to drive then a Lancer. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	The car was too small to drive comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My growing children could not ride comfortably for any length of time in this backseat. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Too small to drive comfortably for long distances. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My children did not fit comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Small car, little room, nuff said. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 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

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