| Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
| Model | Volvo S40 | Acura TSX | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 105.1 in | -1.2 in |
| Length | 176.2 in | 183.4 in | -7.2 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 69.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 3345 lb. | -19 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.1 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.4 in | -0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.4 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 53.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 54.4 in | -3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 34.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Volvo S40.
| 2007 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 |
| 2007 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |