Car comparison

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSIvsAcura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Eos

2.0 16V TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2009
VS

Acura RSX

2.0 i 16V Type S

212 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Most powerful
    212 hp
    158 kW
  • Lightest
    1,310 kg
    2,888 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    504 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSIAcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
200hp149kW
212hp158kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
194Nm143lb-ft
Curb weight
1,539kg3,393lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
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Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
98.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
64.4s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
35.6s
Calculated
31.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
148Nm/t99lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,407mm174in
4,374mm172in
Width
1,791mm71in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,486mm59in
Rear track
1,553mm61in
1,486mm59in
Trunk volume
205L
504L
Max trunk volume
380L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSIAcura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type SPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S7,800 rpm7,000 rpm8,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSIAcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.6 s
31.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
212 hp
158 kW

Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S has 12 hp more than Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI and Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
194 Nm
143 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
1,539 kg
3,393 lb
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
1,310 kg
2,888 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
232 km/h
144 mph
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI7.8 s
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S and Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI: 1.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
232 km/h
144 mph
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
212 hp
158 kW
6.2 s
218 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
205 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,407 mm
173.5 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSIAcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
200 hp
149 kW
212 hp
158 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
194 Nm
143 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
6.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,539 kg
3,393 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
205 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,407 mm
173.5 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
671 km
417 mi
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Trunk score
205 L
7.2 cu ft
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI

  • Has 86 Nm more
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 229 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 299 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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