| POWERTRAIN | RSX | RSX TYPE-S |
| Engine Type | 16-valve, DOHC, 2.0-liter, i-VTEC 4-cylinder | |
| Horsepower | 155 hp @ 6500 rpm SAE Net (Rev 8/04) | 201hp @ 7800 rpm SAE Net (Rev 8/04) |
| Torque | 139 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm SAE Net (Rev 8/04) | 140 lb.-ft. @ 7000 rpm SAE Net (Rev 8/04) |
| Redline | 6800 rpm | 8100 rpm |
| Bore & Stroke | 3.39 in. x 3.39 in. (86 mm x 86 mm) | |
| Displacement | 122.1 cu. in. (1998 cc) | |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction System | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) | |
| Valvetrain | i-VTEC intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control, DOHC, 4-valves-per-cylinder, chain-driven camshafts and variable timing control (VTC) | |
| Engine Block | Aluminum alloy with cast-in iron liners | |
| Cylinder Head | Aluminum alloy with 4 valves-per-cylinder pent-roof combustion chambers | |
| Emission Control | LEV-2 (Low Emissions Vehicle-II) emissions control | |
| Ignition System | Direct ignition system | |
| Alternator | 110-amp max | |
| Battery | 12V, maintenance-free | |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded | Premium Unleaded |
| Layout | Transverse-mounted, front engine, front-wheel drive | |
| POWERTRAIN | RSX | RSX TYPE-S |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control | 6-speed manual |
| Ratios (:1) 1st |
Manual Automatic 3.267 2.684 |
Ratios (:1) Manual 1st 3.267 2nd 2.130 3rd 1.517 4th 1.147 5th 0.921 6th 0.738 Reverse 3.583 Final 4.765 |
| CHASSIS | RSX | RSX TYPE-S |
| Body Type | Steel unit body | |
| Front Suspension | Fully independent Control-Link MacPherson strut | |
| Rear Suspension | Fully independent compact double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar | |
| Shock Absorbers | Progressive-valve gas-pressurized | |
| Stabilizer Bars Front | 1 inch x .12 inch wall thickness (25.4 mm) x (3.0 mm) |
1.04 inch x .14 inch wall thickness (26.5 mm) x (3.5 mm) |
| Rear | .75 inch (19 mm) | 83 inch (21 mm) |
| Steering Type | Variable, speed sensitive rack-and-pinion power steering | |
| Steering Ratio | 14.9:1 | |
| Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock) | 2.59 | |
| Turning Circle (curb to curb) | 38.1ft. (11.6 m) | |
| Wheels | 16 x 6 _ JJ 5-spoke cast alloy wheels | 7 x 7 JJ 5-spoke cast alloy wheel |
| Tires | P205/55R16 Michelin MXM 4 PAX Run-flatall-season high-performance | P215/45R17 Michelin all-season high-performance |
| Braking System | Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS | |
| CHASSIS | RSX | RSX TYPE-S |
| Front Discs | Ventilated, 10.3 in. (262 mm) diameter; .82 in. (21 mm) rotor thickness | Ventilated, 11.8 in. (300 mm) diameter; .98 in. (25mm) rotor thickness |
| Rear Discs | Solid, 10.2 in. (260 mm) diameter; .35 in (9 mm) rotor thickness | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 3-channel system with four wheel sensors | |
| CAPACITIES | RSX | RSX TYPE-S |
| Crankcase | 4.2 US qt. (4.0 L) | 4.7 U.S. qt. (4.5 L) |
| Cooling System | M/T 5.6 US qt. (5.3 L) A/T 5.9 US qt. (5.6 L) |
5.6 US qt. (5.3 L) |
| Fuel Tank | 13.2 US gal. (50 L) | |
| Volumes Passenger | 81.2 cu. ft | |
| Cargo | 16.0cu. ft. | |
| Total | 97.2 cu. ft. | |
| FUEL ECONOMY | RSX | RSX TYPE-S |
| EPA Fuel Mileage-City / Highway |
M/T 27 / 34 A/T 25/34 |
23 / 31 |
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | RSX | RSX TYPE-S |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in. (2570 mm) | |
| Track, front | 58.5 in. (1487 mm) | |
| Track, rear | 58.5 in (1486 mm) | |
| Overall Length | 172.4 in. (4379.5 mm) | |
| Overall Width | 67.9 in. (1723.9 mm) | |
| Overall Height | 54.9 in. (1393.6 mm) | |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 6.0 in. (145.6 mm) | 5.9 in. (137 mm) |
| Curb Weight | M/T 2734 lbs. (1240 kg) A/T 2809 lbs. (1274 kg) |
2840 lbs. (1288 kg) |
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | RSX | RSX TYPE-S |
| Weight Distribution (% front / rear) | 5-speed Manual Transmission 64/36 Automatic Transmission 60/40 |
6-speed Manual Transmission 63/37 |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | RSX | RSX TYPE-S |
| Front Head Room | 37.8 in. (960 mm) | |
| Leg Room | 43.1 in. (1094 mm) | |
| Hip Room |
51.1 in. (1297 mm) | |
| Shoulder Room | 52.6 in. (1337 mm) | |
| Rear Head Room | 34.1 in. (866 mm) | |
| Leg Room |
29.2 in. (742 mm) | |
| Hip Room |
46.2 in. (1174 mm) | |
| Shoulder Room |
51.3 in. (1303 mm) | |
| WARRANTIES | RSX | RSX TYPE-S |
| Vehicle | 4-year / 50,000-mile limited warranty | |
| Powertrain | 6-year / 70,000-mile limited warranty | |
| Outer Body Rust-Through | 5-year / unlimited-mile limited warranty | |
| Acura Total Luxury Care (TLC) with roadside assistance |
4-year / 50,000-mile | |