2009 Acura TSX vs. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, both 2009 Acura TSX and 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Acura TSX. (198 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TSX weights approximately 605 kg more 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TSX. (170 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TSX | 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
| Model | TSX | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 198 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| 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 | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
