2012 Acura TSX vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTD
To start off, both 2012 Acura TSX and 2012 Volkswagen GTD were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura TSX weights approximately 165 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. 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, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen GTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TSX. 2012 Acura TSX has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen GTD has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen GTD will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Acura TSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Acura TSX | 2012 Volkswagen GTD | |
| Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
| Model | TSX | GTD |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2708 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
