2010 Acura TSX
MSRP
$42,790
drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
epa classification
Compact
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
11.3
energuide estimate - hwy
7.4
engine type
Gas V6
displacement
3.5L/212
sae net horsepower @ rpm
280 @ 6200
sae net torque @ rpm
252 @ 5000
trans type
5
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
70
wheelbase
106.5
length, overall
185.6
width, max w/o mirrors
72.4
height, overall
56.7
trunk volume
12.6
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
4370
Passenger Volume
94.5
Base Curb Weight
3470
Cruising Range - City
1456.30
Cruising Range - Hwy
2223.82
Fuel System
MPFI
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.65
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.61
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.08
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.77
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.57
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.44
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-link
Front Tire Size
P235/45R18
Rear Tire Size
P235/45R18
Front Wheel Size
18 x -TBD-
Rear Wheel Size
18 x -TBD-
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steering Type
Electric Pwr
Front Head Room
37.6
Front Leg Room
42.4
Front Shoulder Room
57.8
Front Hip Room
55.6
Second Head Room
37.0
Second Leg Room
34.3
Second Shoulder Room
56.1
Second Hip Room
54.2
Track Width, Front
62.2
Track Width, Rear
62.2
Min Ground Clearance
5.9
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The Acura TSX is essentially a European market Honda Accord, and has been loved since its introduction for its nimble chassis, four-cylinder engine and compact size. However, Acura decided that the standard 201-hp 2.4-litre i-VTEC engine suffers compared to its rivals and has introduced a V6 engine for the first time in this model. The 280-hp 3.5-litre V6 is similar to those in the TL, RL and MDX, but in the lighter TSX delivers a real performance hit. Unfortunately, it’s tied to a standard five-speed automatic, meaning Acura’s excellent six-speed manual is relegated to the base models. The V6 package also includes larger 18-inch wheels and tires.  Inside, the TSX offers all the luxury and technology owners would expect.

Pros

V6 package delivers a big performance boost

Cons

V6 pricing means you’re well into Infiniti G37 territory