2005 Acura RSX vs. 2005 Audi A3
To start off, both 2005 Acura RSX and 2005 Audi A3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Acura RSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A3 (198 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Acura RSX. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A3 weights approximately 188 kg more than 2005 Acura RSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A3 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura RSX. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RSX | 2005 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | RSX | A3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
