Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
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 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.4 in | -2.5 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 189.2 in | -11.2 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 72.4 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 57.9 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 3795 lb. | -225 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 | 36.9 in | 1.2 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 | 12.8 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 | -18.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -22 ft3 |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2013 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the heated front seats exceptionally comfortable. I am 6' 2" and have very good room. Note, however, that my wife finds the forward lean in the headrests uncomfortable. see full Acura TSX review |