2011 Acura TSX vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Acura TSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Acura TSX would be higher. Both 2011 Acura TSX and 2013 Kia Sportage are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura TSX weights approximately 49 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage 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, 2011 Acura TSX (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Acura TSX | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Acura | Kia |
Model | TSX | Sportage |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4714 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2708 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |