2011 Acura TSX

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Rating8.5

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Compact Sedan
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$29,610 - $38,250
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Plentiful standard safety features

Too many buttons on the console

The 2011 TSX gets a slight exterior design modification

Refined and plush interior

Braking performance is lacking

Improved acoustic insulation

Powerful engine and sporty handling

Base engine isn't up to mark

Includes an all-new hard-drive based navigation system and a high-display screen

Specs & Features

$35,150

price

280 hp @ 6200 rpm

horsepower

254 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

torque

5-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl FWD 5A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2011 Acura TSX Sedan is a compact sedan offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $29,610. For that price, it mainly competes with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan, the BMW 3 Series Sedan, and the Audi A4 Sedan. Between 2 trims, the TSXoffers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.4L inline-4 capable of making 201 horsepower and 170 with the automatic transmission and 172 lb-ft of torque with the manual transmission. If more power is required, there is also a 280 horsepower-making 3.5L V6 engine. There is a choice between a 5-Speed automatic transmission and a 6-Speed manual transmission. The TSXreaches 60 mph from zero in 7.7 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.4 seconds with the 3.5L V6 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the TSX can manage a combined fuel economy between 24 and 23 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 7 striking colors the TSX comes in really pull you towards itself. 

Buying Advice

The 2011 Acura TSX is the best value for money sedan as it is available in 2 trim levels and its base trim is loaded with handsome features such as xenon headlights, fog lights, a sunroof, keyless entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, an eight-way power driver seat with memory, and a four-way power passenger seat among its other features. 

Trims

    Base
    $29,610 onwards
    • 17-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Heated mirrors
    • Leather Seat trim
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof
    Technology Package
    $32,710 onwards
    • Navigation system
    • Power liftgate
    • Premium 10 speakers audio system
    • Real-time traffic & Weather forecasting
    • Rearview camera
    • Voice recognition

Compare to similar cars

Price

$29,610- $38,250

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.5

Horsepower

280 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque

254 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$32,300- $36,300

Gasoline

8.34

211 hp @ 5300 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$34,600- $59,650

Gasoline

8.55

230 hp @ 6500 rpm

200 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm

5

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$26,360- $28,860

Gasoline

8.05

182 hp @ 6700 rpm

172 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

5

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$37,400- $44,750

Gasoline

7.1

328 hp @ 7000 rpm

269 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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$35,800- $58,000

Gasoline

8.3

328 hp @ 7000 rpm

269 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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$32,000- $33,400

Gasoline

7.67

218 hp @ 6400 rpm

187 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$39,720- $42,180

Gasoline

8.1

306 hp @ 6400 rpm

277 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$33,295- $36,925

Gasoline

7.78

204 hp @ 6400 rpm

185 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$33,990- $39,990

Gasoline

7.81

228 hp @ 6000 rpm

221 lb.-ft. @ 2700 rpm

5

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2011 Acura TSX vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2011 Acura TSX

    Ranked #13

    8.8 sec16.4 sec114 mph
    5.2 sec13.9 sec-
    5.3 sec13.6 sec-
    5.5 sec13.8 sec-
    5.7 sec14.2 sec130 mph
    5.9 sec14.7 sec130 mph -

    2011 Acura TSX vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      21 mpg31 mpg24 mpg18.5 gal.388.5/536.5 mi.
      2011 Audi A4

      Ranked #1

      22 mpg30 mpg26 mpg17.2 gal.376.2/513 mi.
      21 mpg30 mpg24 mpg15.9 gal.333.9/477 mi.
      20 mpg29 mpg23 mpg20 gal.400/580 mi.
      19 mpg30 mpg23 mpg18 gal.342/540 mi.
      18 mpg28 mpg22 mpg16.1 gal.-

      2011 Acura TSX vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        185.6 in.72.4 in.56.7 in.4.3 in.106.4 in.
        190.2 in.73.1 in.58.4 in.6 in.107.8 in.
        187.9 in.69.8 in.57.2 in.5.1 in.112.2 in.
        187.9 in.69.8 in.57.8 in.4.9 in.112.2 in.
        187.9 in.69.8 in.57.2 in.5.1 in.112.2 in.
        186.4 in.71.7 in.59.3 in.5.9 in.108.3 in.

        2011 Acura TSX vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          14 cu.ft.94.5 cu.ft.72.6 cu.ft.
          14.2 cu.ft.96.8 cu.ft.120.1 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.99 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.99 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
          2011 Audi A4

          Ranked #4

          12 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.
          41 cu.ft.93 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.

          2011 Acura TSX vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            72.6 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.72.6 cu.ft.-
            62.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.-
            41 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.98 ft.
            17.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.-
            11.3 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.-
            31.2 cu.ft.12.6 cu.ft.31.2 cu.ft.-

            2011 Acura TSX vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1000 lbs.850 lbs.3400 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1087 lbs.3338 lbs.
              -1165 lbs.3270 lbs.
              --3600 lbs.
              -890 lbs.- -
              -1104 lbs.3618 lbs.

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