Volvo V50 (2008) vs. Acura TSX (2010) Specs

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2008 Volvo V50 and 2010 Acura TSX Specifications

Model Year	2008	2010
Model	Volvo V50	Acura TSX
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	106.6 in	-2.7 in
Length	177.7 in	186.2 in	-8.5 in
Width	69.7 in	72.5 in	-2.8 in
Height	57.2 in	56.7 in	0.5 in
Curb Weight	3379 lb.	3680 lb.	-301 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	37.6 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	57.8 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	55.6 in	-1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	42.4 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.0 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	56.1 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.7 in	54.2 in	-3.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	34.3 in	0.1 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	-0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.4 ft³	12.6 ft³	14.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	62.9 ft³	12.6 ft³	50.3 ft³

2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review
2007	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review

2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review
2007	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review

2010 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Drove 4 straight hours in these seats. They hug in corners and don't leave you butt feeling numb even after long drives. Not many seats out there that are more comfortable (Volvo is one of the makers that comes to mind with better seats) see full Acura TSX review

2010 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The rear seats can be a little tight for people on the tallish side (for me, anything above 5'10"). This can get more complicated with a tall driver/front passenger and tall rear seat occupants. see full Acura TSX review
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The trunk space is adequate, but get a hatchback or wagon (or SUV if you're into that sort of thing) if you're going to regularly carrying anything more than the usual grocery bags, suitcases, golf bags, etc. That said, the 60/40 split fold rear seats will allow for surprisingly longish items to fit (managed a 6 foot ladder, barely). see full Acura TSX review
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The rear seats are fairly comfortable, but they only provide about 34" of legroom, and there is very little clearance below the seats. 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
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

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