2003 Acura RSX
2 trims · 5 configurations · Hatchback
Starting MSRP
$19,975 – $23,270
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MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$19,975
Typical monthly
$396/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Base
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $19,975 – $21,950
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 24/30
- Horsepower
- 160 hp
- Torque
- 141 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 17.8
- Max towing
- —
Type-S
- MSRP
- $23,270
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/28
- Horsepower
- 200 hp
- Torque
- 142 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 17.8
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base4 configurations | Type-S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $19,975 – $21,950 | $23,270 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 24/30 | 21/28 |
| Horsepower | 160 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 141 lb-ft | 142 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 4 | 4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 17.8 | 17.8 |
| Max towing | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- BasegasType-Sgas
- Fuel type
- Baseregular unleadedType-Spremium unleaded (required)
- Cylinders
- BaseI4Type-SI4
- Displacement
- Base2 LType-S2 L
- Horsepower
- Base160 hpType-S200 hp
- Torque
- Base141 lb-ftType-S142 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base5-speed manualType-S6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Basefront wheel driveType-Sfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseHatchbackType-SHatchback
- Doors
- Base3Type-S3
- Seating
- Base4Type-S4
- Length
- Base172.2 inType-S172.2 in
- Width
- Base67.9 inType-S67.9 in
- Height
- Base54.7 inType-S54.7 in
- Wheelbase
- Base101.2 inType-S101.2 in
- Ground clearance
- Base6 inType-S5.9 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base17.8 cu ftType-S17.8 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Base2,721 lbsType-S2,778 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base13.2 galType-S13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base26Type-S24
- City MPG
- Base24Type-S21
- Highway MPG
- Base30Type-S28
| Spec | Base | Type-S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (required) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 160 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 141 lb-ft | 142 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Doors | 3 | 3 |
| Seating | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 172.2 in | 172.2 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 67.9 in |
| Height | 54.7 in | 54.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 101.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6 in | 5.9 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Cargo capacity | 17.8 cu ft | 17.8 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 2,721 lbs | 2,778 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 26 | 24 |
| City MPG | 24 | 21 |
| Highway MPG | 30 | 28 |