2007 Acura TSX vs. 2007 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2007 Acura TSX and 2007 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2007 Acura TSX and 2007 Hyundai Sonata are equipped with a 2,398 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TSX (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Sonata.
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, both vehicles can yield 222 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2007 Hyundai Sonata has automatic transmission and 2007 Acura TSX has manual transmission. 2007 Acura TSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Sonata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TSX | 2007 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Acura | Hyundai |
| Model | TSX | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 2398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
