2012 Acura TSX vs 2012 Subaru Legacy

2012 Acura TSX

2012 Subaru Legacy

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4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TSX 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic	22	31	$28,256	$30,010
TSX 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic Special Edition	22	31	$29,181	$31,010
TSX 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic Tech Pkg	22	31	$31,125	$33,110
TSX 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual Special Edition	21	29	$29,181	$31,010
TSX 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic	19	28	$33,383	$35,550
TSX 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic Tech Pkg	19	28	$36,252	$38,650
TSX Sport Wagon 5-Door Sport Wgn I4 Automatic	22	30	$29,505	$31,360
TSX Sport Wagon 5-Door Sport Wgn I4 Automatic Tech Pkg	22	30	$32,883	$35,010

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4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i	23	31	$19,844	$20,995
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Limited	23	31	$24,067	$25,595
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Limited PZEV	23	31	$24,375	$25,895
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i PZEV	23	31	$20,153	$21,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Premium	23	31	$21,070	$22,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Premium PZEV	23	31	$21,380	$22,595
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Manual 2.5GT Limited	18	25	$29,442	$31,595
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Manual 2.5i	19	27	$18,926	$19,995
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Manual 2.5i Premium	19	27	$20,152	$21,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R	18	25	$23,533	$25,095
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R Limited	18	25	$26,821	$28,595
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R Premium	18	25	$24,750	$26,295

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,256

$19,844

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,010

$20,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$500 / month

$350 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With attractive designs and a light, efficient driving feel, the 2012 Acura TSX lineup strikes an ideal balance for a front-wheel-drive sport sedan or sport wagon.

The 2012 Subaru Legacy remains the only mainstream, mid-size sedan to offer all-wheel drive; it's also among the better-handling models in this class, and a strong value in 2.5i form.

TCC Likes

Responsive, rev-happy four
Quick, smooth V-6
Great-looking Sport Wagon

Steering and handling
All-weather ability
Refined, quiet interior

TCC Dislikes

Grille makes an odd first impression
Tight back seat
Wagon gets more space--by ditching the spare

Still no Bluetooth in base model
CVT aside, unimpressive fuel economy
Materials in top 3.6R should be better

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

54.2

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

56.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.5

103.0

Second Head Room (in)

37.0

37.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

43.0

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.6

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

34.3

37.8

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

40.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

61.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

185.6

186.4

Height, Overall (in)

56.7

59.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

106.5

108.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

71.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.0

14.7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1 x 0.35

11.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x 1.1

11.6 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

13.4

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

36.8

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.6

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P205/60R16

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P205/60R16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3470

3379

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.7

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

105

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

170 @ 4300

170 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4L/144

2.5L/150

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

201 @ 7000

170 @ 5600

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas Flat 4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.08

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.57

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.00

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.44

- TBD -

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65

- TBD -

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura TSX

Subaru Legacy

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.04

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.67

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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