Compare 2006 Acura RSX - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $23,845 | $20,340 | $23,699 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $21,759 | $18,526 | $22,411 |
| Destination | $670 | $630 | $625 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Driver Side | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Metal-look | Leather | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 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 | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | 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 | Power | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | N/A |
| 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 | Leatherette |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 4 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 | Driver |
| Front Armrests | N/A | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable W/tilt | Fixed |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 50-50 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 50-50 Bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 3 - W/tilt | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Premium Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 7 Acura/Bose | 8 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Standard | Optional | Rockford Fosgate |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Side Curtain Protection(TM) | Curtain 1st Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | N/A | ABS And Driveline | Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | N/A | Auto Off |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | 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 | Immobilizer III | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 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 (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Integrated Roof | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black | Body-colored | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| 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 | Standard | Optional |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Front Tires | P215/45VR17.0 BSW Performance AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/50VR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | 3.8L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-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 | Sport | Regular |
| 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 | Torsion Beam | 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 | Standard | N/A |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Tiptronic | Sportronic |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.77 | 3.65 | 3.78 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 172.4 " | 164.9 " | 179.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 67.9 " | 68.3 " | 72.2 " |
| Exterior Height | 54.9 " | 56.7 " | 53.5 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | 3.8L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 201 @ 7,800 Rpm | 180 @ 5,500 Rpm | 263 @ 5,750 Rpm |
| Torque | 140 @ 7,000 Rpm | 173 @ 1,950 Rpm | 260 @ 4,500 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 23 Mpg | 24 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 31 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.7 Seconds | 7.6 Seconds | 6.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.4 Seconds | 16.1 Seconds | 14.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 91 Mph | 88 Mph | 95 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 62 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.19/3.40 " | 3.74/3.54 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,840 Lbs. | 2,934 Lbs. | 3,472 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 3,881 Lbs. | 4,288 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | 902 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 " | 98.9 " | 101.4 " |
| Front Track | 58.5 " | 59.6 " | 61.8 " |
| Rear Track | 58.5 " | 58.8 " | 61.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.0 '' | 17.9 '' | 20.0 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | .31 | .34 |
| Front Legroom | 43.1 " | 41.5 " | 42.8 " |
| Rear Legroom | 29.2 " | 33.5 " | 29.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.8 " | 38.6 " | 38.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 34.1 " | 37.4 " | 34.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | 51.1 " | N/A | 53.7 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 46.2 " | N/A | 44.4 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 52.6 " | 53.7 " | 54.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 51.3 " | 52.7 " | 51.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 16.0 Cu.ft. | 18.0 Cu.ft. | 15.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 25.3 Cu.ft. | 41.8 Cu.ft. | 15.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 81 Cu.ft. | 88 Cu.ft. | 82 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. | 17.7 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 | |||
