DecodedCarsAcura RSX
2 model years from 2005 to 2006, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2006
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 26–26 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (5)
The 2006 RSX in brief
The 2006 Acura RSX is a subcompact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 172 inches long and 68 inches wide on a 101-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,705 lb (2dr Coupe FWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (24 city / 31 highway), 23% better than the 2006 subcompact car average of 21.2 MPG, for an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the structure.
The Acura RSX has 2 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2006.
Its most efficient year was 2006 at 26 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 26 to 26 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (2), structure › body (1), seats (1).
2006 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 7 owner complaints.
2006 RSX pros & cons
Full 2006 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 26 MPG combined — 23% better than the average 2006 subcompact car (21.2 MPG).
- Few owner complaints2 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 43 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
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Alternatives to the 2006 RSX
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Lexus IS | 24 MPG | Not rated | 10 |
| 2006 Audi A4 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2006 Volvo S60 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2006 Infiniti G35 | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2006 Volvo S40 | 23 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2006 Volvo C70 | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Acura. How we calculate this →