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2002 Acura RSX
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2002 Acura RSX
MSRP $24,000 - $31,000
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2002 Volkswagen New Beetle
MSRP $22,170 - $31,060
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4
Gas I4 Diesel I4
Displacement
2.0L/122
2.0L/121 1.9L/115.7 1.8L/108.6
Fuel System
PGM-FI
SMPI Turbocharged DI Turbocharged SMPI
Horsepower
160 hp @ 6500 rpm 200 hp @ 7400 rpm
115 hp @ 5200 rpm 90 hp @ 3750 rpm 150 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
141 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 142 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
122 ft-lb @ 2600 rpm 155 ft-lb @ 1900 rpm 162 ft-lb @ 2200 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission-inc: Sequential sportshift, grade logic control, 4th/5th gear OD 5-speed manual transmission 6-speed manual transmission
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline Diesel
Fuel Consumption: City
8.8 - 9.7 L/100 km
5.6 - 10.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.6 - 6.9 L/100 km
4.4 - 7.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.6 - 9.7 L/100 km
4.4 - 10.3 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
50.0 L
55.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4
4
Front Head Room
960 - 1,001 mm
970 - 1,049 mm
Front Leg Room
1,092 mm
1,001 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,336 mm
1,341 mm
Rear Head Room
765 mm
932 mm
Rear Leg Room
742 mm
851 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,303 mm
1,252 mm
Trunk Volume
504 L
340 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,570 mm
2,507 mm
Length, Overall
4,374 mm
4,092 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,725 mm
1,725 mm
Height, Overall
1,400 mm
1,499 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
99 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,197 - 1,260 kg
1,278 - 1,364 kg
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P205/55VR16
P225/45HR17 P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P205/55VR16
P225/45HR17 P205/55HR16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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