| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
| Model | Volvo XC90 | Acura TSX | |
| Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,798 mm | 4,658 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,897 mm | 1,763 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,783 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,061 kg | 1,517 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 65 L | 15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 947 mm | 28 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,458 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 869 mm | 10 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 902 mm | 0 mm | 902 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 765 mm | 0 mm | 765 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 249 L | 374 L | -125 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,226 L | 13.2 | -12.2 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,410 L | 13.2 | -11.2 L |
| 2012 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review |
| 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 |