2005 Acura TSX vs. 2012 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura TSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura TSX would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TSX (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (89 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura TSX weights approximately 343 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Polo (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura TSX. (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TSX | 2012 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
| Model | TSX | Polo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1682 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 3.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
