Compare 2004 Acura RSX - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $20,025 | $23,420 | $23,675 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $18,261 | $21,683 | $21,677 |
| Destination | $545 | $625 | $625 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front |
| 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 |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Regular |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| 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 | Power |
| 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 | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Front Armrests | N/A | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 50-50 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 50-50 Bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 4-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 7 Infinity | 4 |
| Amplifier | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Traction Control | N/A | ABS | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Sentry Key | SecuriLock(R) |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| 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 (84 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (84 Month/70,000 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) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 84 Months/70,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 84 Months/70,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Composite/galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | Chrome | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black | Chrome | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Spoiler | Wing | N/A | Wing |
| Front Tires | P205/55VR16.0 BSW Performance AS | P215/50HR17.0 BSW Performance AS | P245/45ZR17.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Painted Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.0L V-6 | 4.6L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
| 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 | Front-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Touring | 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Sequential Shift Control | SportShift | Autostick(R) | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.39 | 3.74 | 3.27 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 172.2 " | 191.9 " | 183.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 67.9 " | 69.9 " | 73.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 54.7 " | 53.9 " | 53.1 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.0L V-6 | 4.6L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 160 @ 6,500 Rpm | 200 @ 5,500 Rpm | 260 @ 5,250 Rpm |
| Torque | 141 @ 4,000 Rpm | 205 @ 4,500 Rpm | 302 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 27 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 33 Mpg | 29 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.7 Seconds | 7.1 Seconds | 6.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.1 Seconds | 15.7 Seconds | 14.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 87 Mph | 89 Mph | 96 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 61 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.59/2.99 " | 3.60/3.60 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,721 Lbs. | 3,206 Lbs. | 3,317 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 " | 103.7 " | 101.3 " |
| Front Track | 58.4 " | 59.4 " | 59.8 " |
| Rear Track | 58.4 " | 59.3 " | 59.3 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.0 '' | 21.2 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | .36 | .36 |
| Front Legroom | 43.1 " | 42.3 " | 41.8 " |
| Rear Legroom | 29.2 " | 34.0 " | 29.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.8 " | 38.5 " | 38.1 " |
| Rear Headroom | 30.1 " | 36.0 " | 35.5 " |
| Front Hip Room | 51.1 " | 51.9 " | 52.8 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 46.7 " | 49.5 " | 47.4 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 52.6 " | 52.3 " | 53.6 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 51.3 " | 52.4 " | 52.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 17.8 Cu.ft. | 16.3 Cu.ft. | 10.9 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 25.3 Cu.ft. | 16.3 Cu.ft. | 10.9 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 79 Cu.ft. | 86 Cu.ft. | 83 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 16.3 Gal. | 15.7 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 3 | 3 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | N/A | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Bumpers | N/A | marginal | N/A |
| Restraints | N/A | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | marginal | N/A |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
