Eggs999bacon

hello all, i am new to the forum. I decided to join because i am bouncing back and forth between the honda accord ex coupe (13' and up) and the acura tsx (10' and up). i've gotten answers to this question on a honda forum so i am here now seeking tsx owners input.

right now, the tsx is my top choice because i will be buying used which ends up being cheaper than a new honda accord ex coupe, comes with better features, more power, and its a sedan thats actually sporty looking.

the accord coupe comes with better tech, push start, more fuel efficient, and it'll be brand new.

basically i am asking for any input from you guys/girls on the choices. some of you might have been in a similar situation being they are from the same honda family.

also, i am not considering any other car. no accord sport, no ilx, etc.

thank you

iCrap

The tech in the TSX is quite far behind nowadays....

The accord's tech will be a bit better.

But, i have driven quite a few Accord Coupes and they are not sporty, drive like a boat and don't corner very well at all.

Tough call. Personally I'd get a TSX Tech Package. (preferably with v6)

DJZniper

i would find a v6 tsx non-tech would be the best buy. if you have the extra 2000 then get the tech v6.. i have a 2.4 tech now and would rather have a v6 because i miss that POWER!!!!! =(

bagwell

iTrader: (1)

a huge +1 on this that's the best $$$-wise

ceb

It ain't all power guys.

You are comparing a 2 door to a 4 door. Which do you want? Do you often have people in the back seat - the problems exiting/entering may offset the slightly increased legroom, so the TSX may be more "useful."

The wider doors on the coupe make exit/entry more difficult in tight parking spaces.

How much of the new tech is actually useful? I don't remember if the nav in the Accord can be operated by a passenger while in motion, but I doubt it. Is push to start really that useful or just something else to break?

What are your priorities? Which car has a better reliability rating?

iCrap

I also cross shopped these two cars ^^.
Although the Accord is a coupe it's quite a bit bigger.. the back seat is comparable.
I agree about the doors though, the Accord Coupe's doors are stupidly long.

I still say TSX is better over the Accord, but then again i was looking at the 2011 version.

Simba91102

Agreed. I've never quite got my hands around the 2 door this compared to the 4 door that quandary. In the bad old days, there were most often (and on purpose) performance differences between 2 door and 4 door versions of the same model car. Those days are for most part gone. This has made 4 door cars much more popular due to their ability to do pretty much everything as well (performance) or better (day to day versatility) than most any 2 door model of a similar car (which also spelled the demise of most 2 doors). Both cars are Honda's (so reliability, resale, and the ability to get service, are comparable), so as is often the case, just drive both and pick the one you like better.

komplexZ

I agree, until you throw in the transmission variable. Manual i4 is much more fun then an auto v6 IMO, but if you're getting an auto, v6 no question

kurtatx

OP asked in an Acura board. TSX just feels more premium and has plenty of room.

Nedmundo

Why not? The Accord Sport sedan seems most like the TSX, and with the extra torque from the DI engine it might feel stronger in most normal driving. (I would assume the TSX's additional hp could give it an advantage at high rpm.) If I were looking in that general segment, I'd at least give it a try. I can certainly understand avoiding the ILX though.

the-boulder

I just went through this very decision last week.

I was deciding between a '14 Accord Sedan EX-L 4cyl or a 2013 TSX 4cyl with Tech with only 6500 miles. I decided if I could get the TSX for less than the new Accord, I would go that route. I was able to do this and now have the TSX.

I wanted the Acura brand and what I hope is better fit and finish than Honda. In addition, I have driven an Accord or Camry for the past 12 years and wanted something a little less common. Tech package on TSX has enough bells and whistles for me to get past any regret on the Accord's updated technology. If I judged purely on practicality, I would have gone with the Accord. TSX is still practical enough that I am happy with decision.

Jrvtecaccord

You might also want to get an insurance quote for both proposed vehicles. I have an Accord now, and if I go with an Acura, my 6 month premium raises ~$200, if I go with a new Accord it raises only ~$5.

Not sure why rates are higher as the MSRP are roughly the same.

Eggs999bacon

thanks for all the replies. and to answer your question, i love the exterior look and interior cloth of the sport, thats about it. its missing features like keyless entry (i know tsx doesnt) push start (again, none in tsx), no moonroof, only 4 speaker system, no led side mirror turn signals, 15hp slower, is a bigger car which takes away from the sportiness.

then you jump up to the ex model which has most of the missing features but has a shittier cloth and the one color that i love (obsidian blue pearl) only comes in boring grey interior.

tsx appeared to have all the bases covered for the most part, and as far as insurance goes, a quote i received was about the same between that and a new honda. oh well ill keep you all posted.

ceb

Lots of variables with insurance. Body parts for the Acura are more expensive than with a 4 door Accord and it is considered a more "sporting" car. Had you compared quotes for an Accord Coupe then the Accord would most likely have cost more.

BattleofXs

accord sport = v6 6mt

tsx v6 = 5at


are you looking for something fun to drive or practical

JDMaccord3.5

Wrong.
Accord sport only comes in 4cyl (CVT or 6MT) not V6... otherwise I would've purchased it instead of my TSX.

To the OP.
I was in the same situation as you between the Accord sport and TSX... but when a TSX V6 showed up locally online and went to see it personally I was like



I ended up spending less than buying a new accord LX... kinda tells you how much I paid for the TSX V6

BattleofXs

you sure about that buddy?

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...al-test-review

VR1

That's a coupe. The Accord Sedan Sport only comes in 4cyl. (there's no sport trim level coupe anyways).

VR1

Double Post

hoangtanle

iTrader: (3)

i had the same dilemma when i bought my tsx. it was a tsx vs the newer accords.

ask yourself which car appeals more to you and what the function is for. 4 door if you always have passangers/kids. 2 door if you don't use backseat much.

The price difference also. the feel of the accord drives nice but not as nice as a TSX. push star and all those gadgets are nice.

you're down to performance vs technology. you can't go wrong with either way. no regrets on getting my tsx even though it's an 09 vs the 2013/14 accord sport. those new accords are pretty sweet...

BattleofXs

Ok so no sport coupe, but there is a v6 coupe 6 speed, and the OP originally asked about coupes, that's why I brought it up.

I really liked the coupe 6spd, but I like my genesis more

Bobisnew

I had the same decision when I bought mine early 2012. I went with V6 TSX tech 2010 with low miles. Only thing is brake problem with 2010, but you'll get $150 back for it. I don't regret it and love driving it.

CapNcook

Look at the tsx manual, very fun car to drive. If you're not into manual, the auto 4cyl is a good choice just a bit down on power, but then there's the v6 with makes up for that. I've driven both the accord coupe and tsx...tsx wins. It's just an all around quality car.

skabei

I'm currently deciding on this right now. I had a 2013 Accord Coupe Ex for 3 months which I really enjoyed but it got totaled last weekend (I was not at fault) and the insurance is giving me the money to buy a new car.

I'm considering either a new Accord Sedan Sport (Coupe is nice, but its just too big for a two door) or a used 2012 TSX.

I test drove the 4cy TSX and while it wasn't bad, it wasn't that far apart from the CVT in the Accord. I do like that the TSX is noticeable smaller than both Accords but the tech in the TSX feels extremely dated - No push to start, backup camera only on Tech, no Keyless Entry. The interior also looks old now too compared to the interior of the new Accord and doesn't feel like much of a premium.

I can get a used TSX Tech with low mileage for about the same price as a new Accord Sport, or I can get a TSX Premium for a few thousand less but I feel the Premium is way too bare. I feel the Accord has much much more value than a TSX Premium today.

I really can't decide.

Ken1997TL

I own a 2013 EX-L Accord and had an '11 TSX wagon. Feel free to ask any questions you may have.

skabei

How do the fuel economies of the two cars compare?
Do you have the CVT accord?

JDMaccord3.5

Oh if your looking economy go for the accord. Thanks to the DI of the Earth of dreams engine and the CVT the accord can easily achieve 25-27mpg city from what I hear.

The TSX 4cyl on the other hand will get you 21-22mpg on average (city) and requires premium gas according to the owners manual

BattleofXs

we run our tsx on 87 just fine and see 34mpg highway 28 street

ceb

Unpossible.

The 87 is quite possible, as is the 34 highway, but it is physically impossible to get 28mpg in stop-and-go city driving.

I have a 30 mile commute. About half is highway and half is city. On a good day (leave the house at 6am), I can average 29/30 mpg. On most commutes (leave at 0645) I can average 27/28. In straight city driving I can average 24mpg if I'm lucky.

I have about 6500 miles on the car now and have averaged a hair over 27 mpg since new - my old TSX averaged a bit better over the 27k miles I had it. I expect that my mpg numbers will kreep up after I get my second oil change at 13k miles or so.

Ken1997TL

Yes, it's a CVT.

On journeys of 300+ miles, the TSX wagon got about 32 mpg (shouldnt be significantly different from a TSX sedan), this is with the cruise set at 72 mph.

The Accord has no problem of getting 36 mpg on similar stretches. I'm about to get my first oil change so it'll be even better.

In city driving (lots of long stop lights, stop signs in my small city) the TSX wagon would get around 22 mpg. The Accord gets about 25 mpg.

BattleofXs

my gf drives like a grandma, coasts, and keeps good momentum. Surface streets out where I live are 45mph and 3 lanes wide, there's hardly "stop & go" traffic.

I didn't believe it either but after riding with her and noticing her habits and the low frequency we visit the gas station I can believe it

ceb

Your description of "surface streets" sounds like highways here on a good day.

skabei

I think overall I like the TSX more but it's hard to justify the price for the Premium or Tech with the new Accord out.

Dealers in my area (Toronto) want at least 30k for a 2012 with Tech with around 30-40k KM and I think that's way too much.

The guy who sold me my Accord Coupe 2013 is willing to give me a Accord Sedan Sport for just over invoice so it might be tough to beat that offer.

I notice that when I talk to dealers, they try to hype up the car by saying that it's the last of its kind and it will be eliminated to justify their higher asking price but I see it the other way.. A couple years down the line would it be harder to get parts?

Anyway, going to see a dealer that has a White TSX Tech tomorrow morning and I'll see.

musty hustla

I would imagine the Acura would still feel sportier. I had that experience when I cross-shopped a V6 Accord with a V6 TSX. The Accord has a 0.5sec delay before the power arrived--not counting downshifting. The TSX was always willing even though both engines have similar stats.

I will say that keyless entry/start in the new Accord is very appealing. Our '13 RDX has it and it's really a great convenience feature.

Acura blew their chance to add keyless and SH-AWD to the TSX lineup with the MMC. They would have been rolling in sales even if the V6 tech with SHAWD was $37K.

BattleofXs

one of the perks to southeast phoenix

SSFTSX

TSX sedan is lighter and have less height than tsx wagon so it gets better freeway miles. at 70+ mph 34 mpg is very doable
Accord has narrower 215 size tires. infact putting lighter A specification rims in TSX make it a lot better sedan.
from test drive Accord sedan has nice pick at lower speed but TSX engine feels more refined and strong in 70 to 120mph range.

Jrvtecaccord

I would go with the TSX without tech, as you mentioned the tech is outdated, I would install a nice aftermarket DD HU to get you navi/bluetooth.

Note, the accord sport you are looking at also does not have push button start, I believe it's included on EX and above.

SlickxAc

I personally love my tsx, first off I like that its smaller then the honda accord. I drive it by myself most of the time. i also drove the newer sedans, although i liked it quite alot, I prefered having a slight smaller car. unfortunately I do no get very good mpg mainly cuz I like to drive my car spiritedly and cause I have an exhaust would like to hear it LOL. The sedan is a very appealing car and I would be glad to get one, but I do feel like the tsx is a more sport car, i think that has to do with its size helping it out alot compared to the accord.