Acura RL vs Acura TLX
Overview | |
Years produced1996-2012 | Years produced2015-2025 |
MSRP$48,200 | MSRP$45,000 |
Listings47 | Listings3701 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2024 Acura TLX introduces a handsome new grille and some bigger screens, but it retains the same chassis and powertrains as the 2023 model. The base trim is no longer available, and the lowest-level Technology Package sits some $5,000 above the older models’ starting price. Available with either a turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a turbo V6 in the speedy Type S trim, the TLX puts performance first, practicality second. Verdict: It’s weirdly sized, looking like a midsize sedan on the outside but feeling like a compact sedan on the inside, but the TLX is an excellent performer. Overall, it’s a great choice for shoppers looking to buy a sports sedan on a budget. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.7L 300 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower300 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.7L 300 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Torque271 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | Torque280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower300 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.8 cu ft | Cargo Space13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4099 lbs | Curb Weight3756 lbs |
Height57.2 in | Height56.4 in |
Length195.8 in | Length194.6 in |
Width72.7 in | Width75.2 in |
Wheelbase110.2 in | Wheelbase113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload838 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1996-2012 | 2015-2025 |
MSRP | $48,200 | $45,000 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The 2024 Acura TLX introduces a handsome new grille and some bigger screens, but it retains the same chassis and powertrains as the 2023 model. The base trim is no longer available, and the lowest-level Technology Package sits some $5,000 above the older models’ starting price. Available with either a turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a turbo V6 in the speedy Type S trim, the TLX puts performance first, practicality second. Verdict: It’s weirdly sized, looking like a midsize sedan on the outside but feeling like a compact sedan on the inside, but the TLX is an excellent performer. Overall, it’s a great choice for shoppers looking to buy a sports sedan on a budget. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.7L 300 hp V6 | 2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 300 hp @ 6300 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.7L 300 hp V6 | 2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Torque | 271 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 300 hp @ 6300 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.8 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4099 lbs | 3756 lbs |
Height | 57.2 in | 56.4 in |
Length | 195.8 in | 194.6 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 75.2 in |
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 838 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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