Car comparison

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIvsAcura 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 Scirocco III

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2008-2009
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 practicality score
    55/100

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIAcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
200hp149kW
212hp158kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
194Nm143lb-ft
Curb weight
1,373kg3,027lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight
1,740kg3,836lb
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Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
88.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
64.8s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
27.0s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
148Nm/t99lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
658km409mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,256mm168in
4,374mm172in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,486mm59in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,486mm59in
Trunk volume
292L
504L
Max trunk volume
755L
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Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIAcura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type SPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI5,190 rpm1,610 rpm5,440 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
MetricVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIAcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.0 s
31.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
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 Scirocco III 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
1,373 kg
3,027 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
245 km/h
152 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI6.7 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 Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
245 km/h
152 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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
VehicleVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIAcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
200 hp
149 kW
212 hp
158 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
194 Nm
143 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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
658 km
409 mi
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Trunk score
292 L
10.3 cu ft
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 Scirocco III 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Has 156 Nm more
  • Has 27 km/h (17 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 63 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 212 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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