Compare 2013 Acura TSX vs 2013 Audi A4 vs 2013 Buick Regal

2013 Acura TSX
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2013 Audi A4
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2013 Buick Regal
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4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
TSX 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic 22 31 $28,719 $30,510
TSX 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic Special Edition 22 31 $29,644 $31,510
TSX 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic Tech Pkg 22 31 $31,588 $33,610
TSX 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual Special Edition 21 29 $29,644 $31,510
TSX 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic Tech Pkg 19 28 $36,715 $39,150
TSX Sport Wagon 5-Door Sport Wgn I4 Automatic 22 30 $29,968 $31,860
TSX Sport Wagon 5-Door Sport Wgn I4 Automatic Tech Pkg 22 30 $33,346 $35,510
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4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
A4 4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium 20 30 $32,178 $34,600
A4 4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus 20 30 $32,178 $34,600
A4 4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Prestige 20 30 $32,178 $34,600
A4 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium 24 31 $30,227 $32,500
A4 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus 24 31 $30,227 $32,500
A4 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Prestige 24 31 $30,227 $32,500
A4 4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Premium 22 32 $31,062 $33,400
A4 4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Premium Plus 22 32 $31,062 $33,400
A4 4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Prestige 22 32 $31,062 $33,400
S4 4-Door Sedan Manual Premium Plus 17 26 $44,268 $47,600
S4 4-Door Sedan Manual Prestige 17 26 $44,268 $47,600
S4 4-Door Sedan S Tronic Premium Plus 18 28 $45,570 $49,000
S4 4-Door Sedan S Tronic Prestige 18 28 $45,570 $49,000
allroad 4-Door Wgn Premium 20 27 $36,828 $39,600
allroad 4-Door Wgn Premium Plus 20 27 $36,828 $39,600
allroad 4-Door Wgn Prestige 20 27 $36,828 $39,600
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4-Door Sedan Base
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Regal 4-Door Sedan Base 19 31 $27,854 $29,015
Regal 4-Door Sedan GS 18 29 $33,580 $34,980
Regal 4-Door Sedan Premium 1 19 31 $29,409 $30,635
Regal 4-Door Sedan Premium 2 19 31 $30,763 $32,045
Regal 4-Door Sedan Turbo Premium 1 18 29 $29,409 $30,635
Regal 4-Door Sedan Turbo Premium 2 18 29 $30,763 $32,045
Regal 4-Door Sedan Turbo Premium 3 18 29 $31,886 $33,215
Pricing
Invoice Price
$28,719
$32,178
$27,854
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$30,510
$34,600
$29,015
Monthly Payment Estimate
$509 / month
$577 / month
$484 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.0
8.2
8.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
For nearly all compact-sedan shoppers except serious enthusiasts or green-car fanatics, the 2013 Acura TSX strikes an agreeable compromise between sport-sedan attitude and premium-car practicality. Magnificent design and technology sets the Audi A4 apart, but it's not quite as sporty as its BMW and Cadillac competition. The 2013 Buick Regal is a worthy sport sedan with arresting looks and sweet handling--so long as you stick with the turbos.
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Fuel Economy
City
22 mpg 20 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
31 mpg 30 mpg 31 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Compact Cars Midsize
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
54.2 - TBD - 52.3
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.8 55.500 56.7
Passenger Volume (ft³)
94.5 91.000 98.0
Second Head Room (in)
37.0 37.500 36.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.1 54.300 54.4
Front Leg Room (in)
42.4 41.300 42.1
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
55.6 - TBD - 55.4
Second Leg Room (in)
34.3 35.200 37.3
Front Head Room (in)
37.6 38.600 38.8
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
62.2 61.600 62.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.9 - TBD - - TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
185.6 185.200 190.2
Height, Overall (in)
56.7 56.200 58.4
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.2 61.100 62.5
Wheelbase (in)
106.4 110.600 107.8
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.4 71.900 73.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
14.0 12.400 11.1
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.1 x 0.35 11.800 x - TBD - 11.5 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x 1.1 12.600 x - TBD - 11.7 x - TBD -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5 16.900 15.8
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
13.4 16.300 15.2
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.7 37.700 37.4
Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion Electric Rack & Pinion Pwr
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.6 - TBD - 2.68
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA - TBD - - TBD -
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA RAF
Front Tire Size
P225/50VR17 P245/45R17 P235/50R17
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA RAF
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/50VR17 P245/45R17 P235/50R17
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA - TBD -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3470 3704 3600
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 17 x 8 17
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 17 x 8 17
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel Steel
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
8.7 - TBD - - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD - 512
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
105 140 120
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 4300 258 @ 1500 172 @ 4900
Engine Order Code
NA NA LUK
Displacement
2.4L/144 2.0L/121 2.4L/145
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
201 @ 7000 211 @ 4300 182 @ 6700
Engine Type
Gas I4 Turbocharged Gas I4 Gas/Electric L4
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection Direct Injection
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
31 30 31
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 20 19
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 24 23
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.082 2.110 1.91
Trans Type
5 8 6
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.566 1.290 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.000 3.320 2.84
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.614 3.140 2.96
Trans Order Code
NA NA MH8
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.438 2.850 2.64
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.773 1.670 1.45
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/Manual Shift Automatic w/Manual Shift Automatic w/manual shift
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 1.000 0.75
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.652 4.170 4.58
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.670 -
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.840 -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Acura TSX Audi A4 Buick Regal
Body Style
Sedan Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A NA - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.04 - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Trapezoidal Link 4-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
N/A NA - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Double-Wishbone 5-Link MacPherson strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.67 - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs NA NA
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
7 (2012) 6 8
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.1 7.6 8.0
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating
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