Acura RSX (2002 – 2005) vs SEAT Leon FR / Topsport (2002 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 200 hp at most. The Acura RSX is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.3 s. The SEAT Leon FR / Topsport has the higher top speed: 237 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. The Acura RSX is the lighter car, from 1,234 kg against 1,264 kg. At 4,374 mm, the Acura RSX is 191 mm longer than the SEAT Leon FR / Topsport.
| Specification |
Acura
RSX
2002 – 2005
|
SEAT
Leon FR / Topsport
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Spain |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 – 200 hp | 150 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 191 – 196 Nm | 235 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 s | 7.3 – 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 216 – 237 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.7 L/100 km | 5.3 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,374 mm | 4,183 mm |
| Width | 1,725 mm | 1,742 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,512 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,234 – 1,260 kg | 1,264 – 1,475 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

