Acura RSX (2002 – 2005) vs MG ZS Hatchback (2002 – 2004): specs compared
The Acura RSX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 177 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 224 km/h. The MG ZS Hatchback uses less fuel, from 5.4 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,125 kg against 1,234 kg.
| Specification |
Acura
RSX
2002 – 2005
|
MG
ZS Hatchback
2002 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 2002 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | Hatchback |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 – 200 hp | 101 – 177 hp |
| Torque | 191 – 196 Nm | 160 – 260 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 s | 7.7 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 187 – 224 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.7 L/100 km | 5.4 – 9.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,374 mm | 4,359 mm |
| Width | 1,725 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,234 – 1,260 kg | 1,125 – 1,235 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.