Compare 2003 Acura RSX - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $23,270 | $19,565 | $19,425 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $21,215 | $17,999 | $17,567 |
| Destination | $500 | $625 | $550 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-overhead Console |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Metal-look | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front | N/A |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Regular | Delay |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way Power | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 6-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | N/A | Center | N/A |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 50-50 Bench | 50-50 Bench | 50-50 Bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | N/A | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Cloth | Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 7 Acura/Bose | 8 Performance | 6 |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Navigation System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | N/A | Tube 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | N/A | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | N/A | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | N/A | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | SecuriLock | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Fixed | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Composite/galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black | Body-colored W/chrome Accents |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | N/A | N/A | Fixed Glass With Sunshade |
| Spoiler | Wing | Wing | Wing |
| Front Tires | P205/55VR16.0 BSW AS | P225/55TR16.0 BSW AS | P195/55VR16.0 BSW Run-flat AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Machined Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Fender Flares | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.8L V-6 | 1.6L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | OHV | SOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | N/A | Intercooled Supercharger |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Rear-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Sport |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.39 | 3.27 | 2.74 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 172.2 " | 183.2 " | 143.9 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 67.9 " | 73.1 " | 66.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 55.1 " | 53.1 " | 55.8 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.8L V-6 | 1.6L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 200 @ 7,400 Rpm | 193 @ 5,500 Rpm | 163 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 142 @ 6,000 Rpm | 225 @ 2,800 Rpm | 155 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 29 Mpg | 34 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.9 Seconds | N/A | 8.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.5 Seconds | N/A | 18.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 91 Mph | N/A | 61 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | N/A | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | N/A | 62 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.80/3.40 " | 3.03/3.38 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,767 Lbs. | 3,070 Lbs. | 2,513 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 3,461 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | N/A | 816 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 " | 101.3 " | 97.1 " |
| Front Track | 58.5 " | 60.2 " | 57.2 " |
| Rear Track | 58.5 " | 60.6 " | 57.5 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.0 '' | 18.0 '' | 17.5 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | .33 | .36 |
| Front Legroom | 43.1 " | 42.6 " | N/A |
| Rear Legroom | 29.2 " | 29.9 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 37.8 " | 38.1 " | 38.8 " |
| Rear Headroom | 30.1 " | 35.5 " | 37.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | 51.1 " | 52.8 " | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | 46.2 " | 47.4 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 52.6 " | 53.6 " | 53.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 51.3 " | 52.1 " | 44.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 17.8 Cu.ft. | 10.9 Cu.ft. | 5.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 25.3 Cu.ft. | 10.9 Cu.ft. | 25.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 79 Cu.ft. | 83 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 15.7 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Driver's | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
