2010 Acura TSX vs 2010 Volvo S40

2010 Acura TSX

2010 Volvo S40

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4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TSX 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic	21	30	$27,359	$29,310
TSX 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic Tech Pkg	21	30	$30,201	$32,410
TSX 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual	20	28	$27,359	$29,310
TSX 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual Tech Pkg	20	28	$30,201	$32,410
TSX 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic	18	27	$32,439	$34,850
TSX 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic Tech Pkg	18	27	$35,282	$37,950

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4-Door Sedan Automatic FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S40 4-Door Sedan Automatic FWD	20	31	$24,628	$26,200
S40 4-Door Sedan Automatic FWD w/Moonroof	20	31	$24,628	$26,200
S40 4-Door Sedan Automatic R-Design AWD	19	28	$29,469	$31,350
S40 4-Door Sedan Automatic R-Design AWD w/Moonroof	19	28	$29,469	$31,350
S40 4-Door Sedan Automatic R-Design FWD	21	30	$29,281	$31,150
S40 4-Door Sedan Automatic R-Design FWD w/Moonroof	21	30	$29,281	$31,150
S40 4-Door Sedan Manual FWD	21	29	$24,628	$26,200
S40 4-Door Sedan Manual FWD w/Moonroof	21	29	$24,628	$26,200
S40 4-Door Sedan Manual R-Design AWD	20	27	$29,469	$31,350
S40 4-Door Sedan Manual R-Design AWD w/Moonroof	20	27	$29,469	$31,350

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Invoice Price

$27,359

$24,628

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,310

$26,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$489 / month

$437 / 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 2010 Acura TSX offers more features than most entry-luxury sedans, and the V-6 cures its previous lack of power.

The 2010 Volvo S40 and V50 are ideal for inner-city confines, and with both economical and sporty models on offer, most buyers should be able to find a package they’re comfortable with.

TCC Likes

Flowing instrument panel design
Perky performance with manual transmission
Quiet, refined interior and powertrain

Large-car refinement combined with compact-car efficiency
Maneuverable around town
Comfy upmarket cabin

TCC Dislikes

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

Harsh ride (T5)
Pricey options list
Lethargic base engine

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

54.2

50.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

55.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.0

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

54.1

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

41.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.6

53.7

Second Leg Room (in)

34.3

34.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

38.9

Exterior Dimensions

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)

56.6

57.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

60.3

Wheelbase (in)

106.4

103.9

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

69.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.6

14.3

Brakes

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 - TBD -

11.0 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

15.9

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

13.4

15.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

34.9

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Pwr Speed Sensitive

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.6

2.9

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P205/50R17

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P205/50R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

300

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3486

3273

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

17 x 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

17 x 7

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

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 @ 4300-4500

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 - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.04

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-link

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

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.5

7.8

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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

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Head Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

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

Front Wheel Size (in)

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Rear Wheel Size (in)

Front Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)