2009 Acura TSX vs. 2009 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2009 Acura TSX and 2009 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TSX (198 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TSX weights approximately 718 kg more than 2009 Honda CR-V. 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, 2009 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TSX. (170 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura TSX | 2009 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | TSX | CR-V |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |