Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Volvo S40 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 103.9 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 185.6 in | 176.2 in | 9.4 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 69.7 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 57.2 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 3326 lb. | 354 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.9 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 55.2 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.7 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.1 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 50.7 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 34.4 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volvo S40.