2005 Acura TSX vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 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 87 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 272 kg more than 2005 Acura TSX.
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 Sharan (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura TSX. (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Sharan | |
Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
Model | TSX | Sharan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 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 | 1772 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1904 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2919 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |