| Model year | 2011 |
| Make | Acura |
| Model | TSX Sport Wagon |
| Style | 4dr Wagon with Technology Package (2.4L 4cyl 5A) |
| Base MSRP | $34,610 |
| Options on test vehicle | Vortex Blue Pearl |
| As-tested MSRP | $35,470 |
| Drive type | Front-wheel Drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated, port-injected inline-4, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 2,354/143.6 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing and lift |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 11.0 |
| Redline (rpm) | 7,100 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 201 @ 7,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 170 @ 4,300 |
| Fuel type | 91-octane required |
| Transmission type | Five-speed automatic and steering-mounted paddles |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I = 2.652; II = 1.614; III = 1.082; IV = 0.773; V = 0.566; Final = 4.438; R = 2.000 |
| Suspension, front | Independent double-wishbones, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric speed-proportional power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 13.4 |
| Tire brand | Michelin |
| Tire model | Pilot HX MXM4 |
| Tire type | All-season |
| Tire size, front | 225/50R17 93V |
| Tire size, rear | 225/50R17 93V |
| Wheel size | 17-by-7.5 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum |
| Brakes, front | 11.8-inch ventilated disc with single-piston sliding caliper |
| Brakes, rear | 11.1-inch solid disc with single-piston sliding caliper |
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 3.4 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 5.7 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 8.8 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 13.0 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 16.5 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 8.4 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 31 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 127 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 64.6 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.80 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 48.4 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 73.2 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 65.0 |
| Acceleration comments | Lacks the power to spin its tires off the line so there's little the driver can do to improve things. Brake torque and manual shifting only slow things down. |
| Braking rating | Average |
| Braking comments | Long distance for a car with some sporting intentions. Some pedal fade on fifth run. |
| Handling rating | Average |
| Handling comments | Remarkably good balance with ESC off, although limit is still low. Rotates well with lift-throttle. Fun, even. ESC on significantly reins things in. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 60.1 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 35.2 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 0.38 tail/cross |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 22 city/30 highway/25 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 23.6 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 18.5 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,623 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,594 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 57.1/42.9 |
| Length (in.) | 189.2 |
| Width (in.) | 72.4 |
| Height (in.) | 57.9 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 106.4 |
| Track, front (in.) | 62.2 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 62.2 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 36.7 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.4 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 34.3 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 37.6 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 36.9 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 57.8 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 56.1 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 31.5 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 60.5 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 6 years/70,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Dual front |
| Head airbags | Front and rear |
| Antilock brakes | Four-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, braking assist |
| Traction control | Traction control |
| Stability control | Stability control |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
| IIHS offset | Not tested |
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