Chevrolet Cruze vs Acura TLX
Overview | |
Years produced2011-2019 | Years produced2015-Present |
MSRP$16,975 | MSRP$45,000 |
Listings4867 | Listings3982 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryAs the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” | |
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. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.4L 153 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.4L 153 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.8 cu ft | Cargo Space13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight2835 lbs | Curb Weight3756 lbs |
Height57.4 in | Height56.4 in |
Length183.7 in | Length194.6 in |
Width70.5 in | Width75.2 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload838 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2011-2019 | 2015-Present |
MSRP | $16,975 | $45,000 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | As the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” | 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 | 1.4L 153 hp I4 | 2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.4L 153 hp I4 | 2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | |
Horsepower | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.8 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2835 lbs | 3756 lbs |
Height | 57.4 in | 56.4 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 194.6 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 75.2 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 838 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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