2014 Acura TSX vs 2014 Subaru Legacy

2014 Acura TSX

2014 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	$28,834	$30,635
TSX 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic Special Edition	22	31	$29,760	$31,635
TSX 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic Tech Pkg	22	31	$31,703	$33,735
TSX 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual Special Edition	21	29	$29,760	$31,635
TSX 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic Tech Pkg	19	28	$36,831	$39,275
TSX Sport Wagon 5-Door Sport Wgn I4 Automatic	22	30	$30,084	$31,985
TSX Sport Wagon 5-Door Sport Wgn I4 Automatic Tech Pkg	22	30	$33,462	$35,635

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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	24	32	$20,119	$21,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Limited	24	32	$24,343	$25,895
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Limited PZEV	24	32	$24,651	$26,195
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i PZEV	24	32	$20,428	$21,595
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Premium	24	32	$21,990	$23,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Premium PZEV	24	32	$22,301	$23,595
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Sport	24	32	$23,784	$25,245
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Sport PZEV	24	32	$24,089	$25,545
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Manual 2.5i	21	29	$19,201	$20,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R Limited	18	25	$27,097	$28,895

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,834

$20,119

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,635

$21,295

Monthly Payment Estimate

$511 / month

$355 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With exception to those green-car enthusiasts out there, we think the 2014 Acura TSX strikes a solid compromise for shoppers interested in a practical, sporty, premium compact sedan.

The 2014 Subaru Legacy continues to represent a good value as a sporty, affordable, all-wheel-drive sedan that's fun to drive--as long as you're not looking for the latest gadgets and gimmicks.

TCC Likes

Attractive wagon body style
Overall handling and responsiveness
Strong, smooth V-6

Sporty handling
All-wheel drive standard
Spacious interior, large trunk

TCC Dislikes

Lackluster gas mileage
No spare tire (Wagon)
Odd beak

Unremarkable styling
Performance of 2.5i only average
Priciest 3.6R models short on features

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.5

103

Front Hip Room (in)

55.6

54.5

Second Leg Room (in)

34.3

37.8

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

40.3

Second Hip Room (in)

54.2

53.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

56.3

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

185.6

187.2

Height, Overall (in)

56.7

59.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

106.5

108.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

71.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

61.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

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

11.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

11.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

36.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P205/60VR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P205/60VR16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3479

3392

Wheels

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

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

105

110

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

490

Engine

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

201 @ 7000

173 @ 5600

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

170 @ 4300

174 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.08

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.57

Trans Description Cont. Again

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.44

3.70

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.00

3.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65

3.58 - 0.62

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Acura TSX

Subaru Legacy

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Emissions

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

6.9

6.6

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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