2007 Acura TSX vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo

To start off, both 2007 Acura TSX and 2007 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TSX (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Polo.

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, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TSX. (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TSX.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Acura TSX 2007 Volkswagen Polo
Make Acura Volkswagen
Model TSX Polo
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2398 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 222 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1900 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 3 doors
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 3920 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 5.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 45 L


 

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