Buick Verano vs. Acura TSX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Buick Verano and Acura TSX contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Buick Verano and the Acura TSX.
When we compare the Buick Verano's and the Acura TSX's specifications and ratings, the Buick Verano has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Acura TSX has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Buick Verano's and the Acura TSX's specifications and ratings, the Acura TSX is a better car than the Buick Verano.
Pricing: A used 2014 Buick Verano ranges from $5,990 to $15,990 while a used 2014 Acura TSX is priced between $8,851 to $17,713.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Buick Verano’s base engine makes 180 horsepower, and the Acura TSX base engine makes 201 horsepower. The Verano is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 499 miles. The TSX is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. This gives the Acura TSX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Buick Verano. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Acura TSX has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room. The Buick Verano has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$37,031
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$23,700 - $48,750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$30,365
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$37,031
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$23,700 - $48,750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,509
Price Range:
$5,990 - $15,990
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$14,966
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$10,509 - $20,367
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
97
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
106,513
# Good or Great Deals:
32
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,817
Price Range:
$8,851 - $17,713
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$14,966
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$10,509 - $20,367
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
20
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
106,958
# Good or Great Deals:
11
Buick Verano Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Acura TSX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick Verano
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.3 - 4.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura TSX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.3 - 4.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
44%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.8 - 43.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.8 - 43.7
Buick Verano Rankings
Not yet available
Acura TSX Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Buick Verano Trim Levels
Base, Convenience Group, Leather Group, Premium Group
Acura TSX Trim Levels
Base, Special Edition, V-6 w/Tech, w/Tech
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 6700 rpm
Torque:
171 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
201 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
170 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 32 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
328 / 499 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
407 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.9 inches
Cargo Space:
14.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
14 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
108.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3300 lbs
Width:
71.4 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
183.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3470 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
56.7 inches
Length:
185.6 inches
Wheelbase:
106.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Luxo Blue Metallic
Brown
Mocha Bronze Metallic
Gray
Smoky Gray Metallic
Red
Crystal Red Tintcoat
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White / White Diamond Tricoat
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Vortex Blue Pearl
Brown
Not available
Gray
Forged Silver Metallic / Graphite Luster Metallic
Red
Milano Red
Silver
Silver Moon Metallic
White
Bellanova White Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Cashmere
Gray
Medium Titanium
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Gray
Graystone
Black
Ebony
