| Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
| Model | Volvo S40 | Acura TSX | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 kW@6800 222 Nm@4500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,475 mm | 4,658 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,763 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,509 kg | 1,517 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 65 L | -5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 960 mm | 28 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 947 mm | -2 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 869 mm | 5 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 405 L | 374 L | 31 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Volvo S40.
| 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 |