2005 Acura TSX Base Auto
The 2005 Acura TSX Base Auto is a 200-hp 2.4-liter sedan with a 5-speed sequential sportshift automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $27,190 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 200 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 166 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm, spinning to a 7,100 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The TSX measures 183.3 inches long on a 105.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,318 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $27,190 ($45,247 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $27,760 ($46,196 *) |
| Destination Charge | $570 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 16-valve, DOHC, 2.4-liter, i-VTEC 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 200 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
| Torque | 166 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Redline | 7,100 rpm |
| Valvetrain | i-VTEC intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control, DOHC, 4-valves-per-cylinder, chain-driven camshafts |
| Bore and Stroke | 87 mm x 99 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic |
| 1st Gear | 2.652 (46 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.517 (80 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.082 (112 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.773 (157 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.566 (214 mph **) |
| Reverse | 2 |
| Final Drive | 4.44 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 17.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 25.4 mm (4.5 mm wall thickness) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 15 mm solid |
| Turning Diameter | 40 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated 11.8 in (300 mm) x 28 mm |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid 10.2 in (260 mm) x 9 mm |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17x7 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17x7 in |
| Tires Front | Michelin P215/50R17 |
| Tires Rear | Michelin P215/50R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.3 in |
| Width | 69.4 in |
| Height | 57.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
| Front Track | 59.6 in |
| Rear Track | 59.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,318 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 61% / 39% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline