How much horsepower does a 2006 Acura CSX Type S have?
The 2006 Acura CSX Type S is rated at 197 horsepower.
The CSX Type S was the Canada-market performance variant derived from the RSX, built to deliver sportier performance in a compact sedan. It relies on Honda’s 2.0-liter inline-4 with i-VTEC and typically comes with a manual transmission as the standard setup, aiming at enthusiasts seeking a higher-revving, engaging drive.
Engine and Powertrain Details
The following specifications summarize the horsepower-focused elements of the 2006 CSX Type S:
Performance-focused engine characteristics
- Engine: 2.0-liter inline-4 i-VTEC
- Horsepower: 197 hp
- Torque: approximately 139 lb-ft
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Drive layout: Front-wheel drive
These figures reflect the Canadian market version and highlight the CSX Type S’s positioning within Honda/Acura’s 2.0-liter performance family of that era, balancing higher output with practical everyday usability.
Context and Comparison
Compared to its US-market RSX Type-S counterpart and the Civic Si of the era, the CSX Type S offered a similar power target with market-specific tuning and emission considerations. The 197 hp rating places it in the same general performance band as other 2.0-liter Type S variants from the mid-2000s.
Note that horsepower figures can vary slightly by market and testing method, but 197 hp is the commonly cited rating for the 2006 CSX Type S.
Summary
The 2006 Acura CSX Type S delivers about 197 horsepower from a 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive, representing Acura’s performance-oriented CSX variant for that year.
What engine is in the CSX type S?
The Acura CSX Type-S engine is a 2.0-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine (the K20Z3), which produces 197 horsepower. This performance engine is exclusively paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and a helical limited-slip differential. It is a high-revving engine, with a redline of 8,000 RPM.
- Engine type: 2.0-liter, 16-valve, DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder (K20Z3)
- Horsepower: 197 hp
- Transmission: 6-speed manual only
- Key features:
- Part of the same powertrain as the US/Canadian market 2006-2011 Honda Civic Si
- Helical limited-slip differential
- High-revving engine with an 8,000 RPM redline
What engine is in a 2006 Acura CSX?
2.0-litre four-cylinder engine
The CSX takes its 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine from the Acura RSX, with slightly different tuning, along with the RSX's sportier ride and handling. Two models are offered, the Touring and Premium.
What K20 is the 2006 Acura CSX?
K20Z (i-VTEC)
| Engine | Application | Power |
|---|---|---|
| K20Z2 | 2006–2011 Acura CSX | 153 hp (114 kW) at 6000 rpm |
| 2006–2008 Honda Accord ( EDM ) | 153 hp (114 kW) at 6000 rpm | |
| 2006–2010 Honda Civic (SEA) | 153 hp (114 kW) at 6000 rpm | |
| K20Z3 | 2006–2011 Honda Civic Si | 197 hp (147 kW) at 7800 rpm |
Is the 2006 RSX Type S reliable?
As a whole, consumers found the vehicle's reliability and performance to be its strongest features and comfort to be its weakest. 474 out of 565 of owners (84% of them) rank the 2006 RSX five out of five stars.
