| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
| Model | Volvo S80 | Acura TSX | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.6 in | 105.1 in | 6.5 in |
| Length | 191.0 in | 183.4 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 69.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 58.8 in | 57.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3800 lb. | 3257 lb. | 543 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.1 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 55.4 in | 2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.3 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 54.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 34.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
| 2009 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review |
| 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 |