2009 Acura TSX vs 2009 Volvo S40

2009 Acura TSX

2009 Volvo S40

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4-Door Sedan Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TSX 4-Door Sedan Automatic	21	30	$26,821	$29,160
TSX 4-Door Sedan Automatic Tech Pkg	21	30	$29,664	$32,260
TSX 4-Door Sedan Manual	20	28	$26,821	$29,160
TSX 4-Door Sedan Manual Tech Pkg	20	28	$29,664	$32,260

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4-Door Sedan 2.4L FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S40 4-Door Sedan 2.4L FWD	20	31	$26,837	$28,550
S40 4-Door Sedan 2.5T R-Design AWD	18	26	$31,772	$33,800
S40 4-Door Sedan 2.5T R-Design FWD	19	28	$30,409	$32,350

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Invoice Price

$26,821

$26,837

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,160

$28,550

Monthly Payment Estimate

$486 / month

$476 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The new 2009 Acura TSX has a standout features list and distinctive interior, but its acceleration isn't notable.

The 2009 Volvo S40 is a city-friendly sport sedan with some of today’s best safety features.

TCC Likes

Swooping instrument panel design
Peppy performance with manual transmission
Quiet interior and refined powertrain

Big-car poise in a small package
Comfortable and stylish cabin
High degree of safety in a small car

TCC Dislikes

Limited back-seat space for adults
Nav system only available in a $3,100 package
All the chrome in front doesn’t fit the TSX’s character

No manual transmission in T5
Rough ride (T5)
Expensive when options are added

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

55.6

53.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.5

Second Leg Room (in)

34.3

34.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

38.1

Second Hip Room (in)

54.2

50.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

55.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.0

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

54.1

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

41.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

60.3

Wheelbase (in)

106.5

103.9

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

69.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

60.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

185.6

176.2

Height, Overall (in)

56.7

57.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.6

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x 1.1

11.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1 x 0.35

11.0 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

15.9

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.6

2.9

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

13.4

15.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.0

34.9

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Pwr Speed Sensitive

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P205/50R17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P205/50R17

Spare Tire Size

T135/80D16

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3485

3273

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17" x 7.5"

17 x 7

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

17" x 7.5"

17 x 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16" x 4"

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.2

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

105

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

170 @ 4300

170 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4L/144

2.4L/149

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

201 @ 7000

168 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas I5

Fuel System

PGM-FI

EFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.08

1.98

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.57

1.02

Trans Description Cont. Again

Geartronic

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.00

5.11

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

3.03

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.44

2.44

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

1.34

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic,

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65

4.66

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura TSX

Volvo S40

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.67

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.04

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-link

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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Invoice Price

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

Monthly Payment Estimate

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

Front Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)