Compare Acura NSX vs Acura RSX vs Hyundai Elantra 5 Coupe

Variants
NSX
NSX Type S
Type R
AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
110 L / 3.9 cu-ft
504 L / 17.8 cu-ft
419 L / 14.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
15.5 L / 16.4 qt
5.9 L / 6.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.9 L / 8.3 qt
4.0 L / 4.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
59.0 L / 15.6 gal
50.0 L / 13.2 gal
50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers
2
4
5
Payload
315 kg / 694 lbs
230 kg / 507 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
9.2 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
12.9 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Semi-independent, Torsion
Tire Size
205/55 R16, 215/45 R17
Turning Circle
12.1 m / 39.7 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
1.3 kWh (gross)
Body Style
2-door hybrid Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
94 mm / 3.7 in
Size | Height
1214 mm / 47.8 in
1380 mm / 54.3 in
1435 mm / 56.5 in
Size | Length
4385 mm / 172.6 in
4539 mm / 178.7 in
Size | Width
1695 mm / 66.7 in
1775 mm / 69.9 in
Track Width | Front
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Weight
1725.0 kg / 3803.0 lbs
1170.0 kg / 2579.4 lbs
1238.0 kg / 2729.3 lbs
Wheel Size
6.5J x 16, 7J x 17
Wheelbase
2570 mm / 101.2 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.37
0.28
Fuel Economy
11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (combined) | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (urban) | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (highway)
7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (combined) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
307.0 km/h / 190.8 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
ULEV 125
ULEV
Engine
JNC1
G4NB
Engine | Bore
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
3.5 L / 213.2 cu-in / 3493.0 cc
2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc
1.8 L / 109.7 cu-in / 1797.0 cc
Engine | Power
148.0 hp / 110.4 kW @ 6500 rpm
Engine | Redline
7500 rpm
6800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
82.4 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
87.1 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
178 Nm / 131.3 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
9-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Automatic

Production

Availability
2001 ~ 2006
2012 ~ 2014

Reviews

Neofiliac score
87%
43%
18%
Pros
  • Good performance
  • Enjoyable 7500rpm redline
  • Good styling
  • Good drivetrain reliability
  • Decent styling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Cons
  • AWD
  • High 0.37 drag coefficient
  • Very little cargo space
  • Too complex
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Awkward styling
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with small engines
  • No independent rear suspensions

Price

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