Subaru WRX (2017) vs. Acura TLX (2015) Specs

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2017 Subaru WRX and 2015 Acura TLX Specifications

Model Year	2017	2015
Model	Subaru WRX	Acura TLX
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	8-speed shiftable CVT	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	109.3 in	-5 in
Length	180.9 in	190.3 in	-9.4 in
Width	70.7 in	73.0 in	-2.3 in
Height	58.1 in	57.0 in	1.1 in
Curb Weight	3433 lb.	3748 lb.	-315 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	17.2 gal.	-1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	37.2 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	57.5 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.2 in	55.3 in	-3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.3 in	42.6 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	36.7 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.2 in	55.4 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	54.9 in	-1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	34.5 in	0.9 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	1.6 in
Cargo Volume	12.0 ft³	13.2 ft³	-1.2 ft³

2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review

2015 Acura TLX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	While the Acura TLX's exterior dimensions roughly split the difference between the TSX's and the TL's, its interior dimensions are quite close to the more compact of the two. Compared to the Honda Accord, rear seat legroom is down a substantial four inches despite a shared wheelbase. Shoulder room and rear headroom also suffer reductions, of about an inch in each case. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare. Passengers six feet and up will feel cramped, if they fit at all. The Lincoln is also weak in this area. If others an inch or two more rear knee room than the TLX, but less rear headroom. see full Acura TLX review

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