2013 Acura ILX vs. 2013 Acura TSX
To start off, both 2013 Acura ILX and 2013 Acura TSX were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2013 Acura ILX. (198 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura ILX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Acura TSX weights approximately 227 kg more than 2013 Acura ILX. 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, both vehicles can yield 230 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Acura ILX | 2013 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Acura | Acura |
| Model | ILX | TSX |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 8 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4714 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1794 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1412 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
