2006 Acura RSX vs. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura RSX would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Acura RSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RSX (201 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan.
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, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan has automatic transmission and 2006 Acura RSX has manual transmission. 2006 Acura RSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Acura RSX | 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
Model | RSX | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |