2003 Acura RSX Base Auto
The 2003 Acura RSX Base Auto is a 160-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,875 MSRP.
It makes 160 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 141 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm, spinning to a 6,800 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 33 mpg highway.
The RSX measures 172.2 inches long on a 101.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,789 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,875 ($36,872 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $21,375 ($37,755 *) |
| Destination Charge | $500 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L DOHC 16-valve i-VTEC inline-4 (K20A3) |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 160 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 141 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC i-VTEC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 86.0 x 86.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Injection Type | PGM-FI (programmed fuel injection) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic (Sequential SportShift) |
| 1st Gear | 2.684 (41 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.5 (74 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 0.983 (112 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.733 (151 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.571 (193 mph **) |
| Reverse | 2 |
| Final Drive | 4.562 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut (Control-Link) |
| Rear Suspension | Independent double-wishbone |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 10.3 in., ventilated |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 6 |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 6 |
| Tires Front | P205/55R16 |
| Tires Rear | P205/55R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 172.2 in |
| Width | 67.9 in |
| Height | 54.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,789 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 30.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 29.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 51.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 46.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline