2010 Acura TSX vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2010 Acura TSX and 2010 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 768 kg more than 2010 Acura TSX.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura TSX. (233 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura TSX. 2010 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2010 Acura TSX has manual transmission. 2010 Acura TSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura TSX | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
| Model | TSX | Passat |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1500 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4714 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2708 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
