Compare 2005 Acura RSX - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $20,275 | $20,400 | $24,630 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $18,488 | $18,360 | $22,772 |
| Destination | $615 | $550 | $675 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Driver Side | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 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 | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| 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 And Passenger | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Delay | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 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 | N/A | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 6-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Front Armrests | N/A | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 50-50 Bench | 50-50 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Adjustable | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Leatherette | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 4-disc |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 7 Infinity |
| Amplifier | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Tube 1st And 2nd Row | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Traction Control | N/A | ABS And Driveline | ABS |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | N/A |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto On/off | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | N/A | 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 | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Sentry Key |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | N/A | Standard | 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 (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 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) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 84 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 84 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Integrated Roof | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | N/A | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Black | Body-colored W/chrome Accents | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Rear | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | 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 | Optional | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | N/A | Fixed Glass With Sunshade | N/A |
| Spoiler | Wing | Wing | N/A |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Front Tires | P205/55VR16.0 BSW Performance AS | P195/55VR16.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P215/50HR17.0 BSW Performance AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | N/A | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | N/A |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Supercharger | N/A |
| 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 | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | Sport | Touring |
| 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 |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Sequential Shift Control | SportShift | Steptronic | Autostick(R) |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.39 | 2.87 | 3.74 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 172.4 " | 143.9 " | 191.9 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 67.9 " | 66.5 " | 69.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 54.9 " | 55.8 " | 53.9 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 160 @ 6,500 Rpm | 168 @ 6,000 Rpm | 200 @ 5,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 141 @ 4,000 Rpm | 162 @ 4,000 Rpm | 205 @ 4,500 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 27 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 34 Mpg | 32 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.7 Seconds | N/A | 8.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.2 Seconds | 19.5 Seconds | 16.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 87 Mph | 55 Mph | 86 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 62 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.03/3.38 " | 3.59/2.99 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,734 Lbs. | 2,679 Lbs. | 3,276 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 3,494 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | N/A | 816 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 " | 97.1 " | 103.7 " |
| Front Track | 58.5 " | 57.2 " | 59.4 " |
| Rear Track | 58.5 " | 57.5 " | 59.3 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.0 '' | 17.4 '' | 21.2 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | .36 | .36 |
| Front Legroom | 43.1 " | 41.3 " | 42.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 29.2 " | 31.3 " | 34.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.8 " | 38.8 " | 38.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 34.1 " | 37.6 " | 36.0 " |
| Front Hip Room | 51.1 " | N/A | 51.9 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 46.2 " | N/A | 49.5 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 52.6 " | 50.9 " | 52.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 51.3 " | 44.7 " | 52.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 16.0 Cu.ft. | 5.6 Cu.ft. | 16.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 25.3 Cu.ft. | 25.0 Cu.ft. | 16.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 81 Cu.ft. | N/A | 86 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 16.3 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 4 | N/A | 3 |
| Driver's | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
