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 Acura RSX 2002 – 2005 SEAT Leon FR / Topsport 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

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