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 (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2013 Acura ILX. (148 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, 2013 Acura ILX (233 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Acura ILX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura TSX. 2013 Acura TSX has automatic transmission and 2013 Acura ILX has manual transmission. 2013 Acura ILX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Acura TSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Acura ILX | 2013 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Acura | Acura |
| Model | ILX | TSX |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 8 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 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 | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1794 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1412 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
