Acura RSX vs Scion tC

[Karding]

Acura RSX base model 5spd A/T $21,202
Scion tC 4spd A/T $17,515

Price difference: $3,687

RSX Annual Fuel cost: $1,293.10
Scion Annual Fuel cost: $1,388.89
Annual Fuel Savings with RSX: $95.79

Combined highway and City fuel consumption:
RSX 29mpg
Scion 27mpg

City/Highway
RSX 25/34
Scion 23/30

*annual fuel cost based on 15,000 miles a year @ $2.50 per gallon

RSX Base model 5A/T: 160 hp@65000rpm 141 ft-lbs torque 2.0litre
Scion tC 4A/T: 160 hp@6000rpm 163 ft-lbs torque 2.4litre

Weight
RSX: 2809lbs
Scion: 2970lbs

Deciding factor is everything, daily driver on a 45-min stop and go traffic. That should explain why A/T. And please, dont give me the "apples and oranges" lecture okay?

NOTE: Scion is made by Toyota and the 2.4litre is a camry engine.

Single sunroof/16x6.5 alloys standard


dual-sunroof/17x7.0 alloys pirelli p-zero tires standard

[Rediesel]

huh scion 2.4 na pala, all along i thought 2.0 lang.

between the 2 scion na based on the 2.4 engine. same hp pero the torque figures point toward the scion.

isn't the scion tC once was called the son of Supra? I read it somewhere, can't remember.

[voltes_V]

Kung sa akin lang sir, sa RSX na ako hands down. What I like most about it, is the way it looks over all, and all the curves are just right, it really looks so damn sexy to me. Ok rin sana yung scion but I find its rear fugly(pardon my french). Upgrading the RSX is also no problem at all whether its the interior, exterior or engine. If its horsepower or torque your worried about Im sure hindi mawawalan ng aftermarket goodies ang RSX, after all, its a Honda.....need I say more.

[mazdamazda]

forget the engine!

the scion looks bland compared to the acura!

magpapalit ka ba karding?

[need4speed]

RSX for me... Sexxaaayyy
Especially the Type S!


Yummy!!!

[BlueBimmer]

scion tC for me

[chieffy]

honda! honda!...RSX ako...lamang sa fuel economy...

parang pinaghalong mazda 3 at volvo s40 yung external ng scion... mas bagay naman ito kapag dala ang pamilya...

[empy]

rsx as well. not really sold on this whole scion thing

[ILuvDetailing]

IMO, the silver on the Scion makes it look bland. Pag black or any darker color will bring out the details. Scion ako.

[SubaruSti]

Rsx has better performance. Scion tc is not a performer. u can see a Rsx on the racetrack but not Scion tc.

[Karding]

Rediesel, yeah tC has been 2.4litre ever since.

mazdamazda, kung papalarin ako baka kumuha ako dahil malapit nang mamatay ang 240SX ko. I need a reliable commuter car soon. Kung gagastusan ko naman ang 240SX, parang sayang ang pera. Saka parang na-aawa na si misis sakin dahil I keep on checking the condition of my car every morning. Payback time is almost here...nyeheheh

Type-S is not my option due to heavy traffic in Los Angeles highway. Yes, highway na bumper to bumper pa for 45mins, di ba M54?

the Mrs. doesnt like the Scion tC either.

[andre]

Acura RSX!

[BlueBimmer]

how bout bmw 1 series? hehe dagdag nalang

[Karding]

Originally Posted by BlueBimmer

how bout bmw 1 series? hehe dagdag nalang

langya ka, siningit mo naman ang bimmer! As much as possible wag 'muna' euro at by the end of 2006 na lang yon. I just need something to get by 'til then. Inlove si misis sa Audi A3 Sportback tho.

[the_wildthing]

Talagang 2 door ang type mo ha? I would suggest 4-door sedans sana hehehe.

I haven't driven either car so I will base on the pics and the specs... I would go for the Acura. Doubt if you will feel the extra torque of the Scion. Mukhang negated lang ng weight diff.