2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2022 Acura TLX
Overview | |
MSRP$28,695 | MSRP$38,900 |
Average price$26,216 | Average price$35,006 |
Listings56 | Listings128 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews SummaryNow in its last year of production before a major makeover, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI five-door hatchback embodies the benefits (and drawbacks) of the hot hatch formula. The quick, nimble, and stylish compact delivers impressive performance—but what does it sacrifice? | |
2022 Acura TLX Reviews SummaryAcura is a luxury brand with a lineup that hasn't felt unique or luxurious for many years. However, the design renaissance within Acura, starting with the 2021 TLX sedan and 2022 MDX SUV, is quickly changing that impression. Unchanged for 2022, the TLX has road presence, intense attention to detail, and genuine performance capability that lifts it significantly above Honda models at a reasonable premium. We tested an Acura TLX Type S—an impressionable name last seen in 2008—on the road and the race track. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.4 cu ft | Cargo Space13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3133 lbs | Curb Weight3709 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height56.4 in |
Length168.0 in | Length194.6 in |
Width70.8 in | Width75.2 in |
Wheelbase103.6 in | Wheelbase113.0 in |
Maximum Payload915 lbs | Maximum Payload838 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,695 | $38,900 |
Average price | $26,216 | $35,006 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Now in its last year of production before a major makeover, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI five-door hatchback embodies the benefits (and drawbacks) of the hot hatch formula. The quick, nimble, and stylish compact delivers impressive performance—but what does it sacrifice? | Acura is a luxury brand with a lineup that hasn't felt unique or luxurious for many years. However, the design renaissance within Acura, starting with the 2021 TLX sedan and 2022 MDX SUV, is quickly changing that impression. Unchanged for 2022, the TLX has road presence, intense attention to detail, and genuine performance capability that lifts it significantly above Honda models at a reasonable premium. We tested an Acura TLX Type S—an impressionable name last seen in 2008—on the road and the race track. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.4 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3133 lbs | 3709 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 56.4 in |
Length | 168.0 in | 194.6 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 75.2 in |
Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | 838 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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