2009 Acura TSX vs. 2009 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2009 Acura TSX and 2009 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S40 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TSX weights approximately 158 kg more than 2009 Volvo S40.
Because 2009 Volvo S40 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S40 will offer significantly more control. 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 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TSX. (231 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TSX | 2009 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Acura | Volvo |
| Model | TSX | S40 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
