2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2020 Acura TLX
Overview | |
MSRP$33,000 | MSRP$28,695 |
Listings16 | Listings15 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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2020 Acura TLX Reviews SummaryMore than Infiniti and Lexus, Acura has consistently positioned itself as the Japanese luxury brand for driving enthusiasts. But for a while, some of the company's successful products were anything but fun to drive. However, when equipped with Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD), the TL sedan, and since 2015, the TLX that replaced it, have always shown people a good time—particularly those who prefer to take the road less traveled. But that doesn’t mean the 2020 Acura TLX sport sedan is flawless. Far from it, actually. | |
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 206 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower206 hp @ 6800 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 206 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque182 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower206 hp @ 6800 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.3 cu ft | Cargo Space17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3505 lbs | Curb Weight3210 lbs |
Height57.0 in | Height57.8 in |
Length190.7 in | Length168.0 in |
Width73.0 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase109.3 in | Wheelbase103.6 in |
Maximum Payload850 lbs | Maximum Payload915 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $33,000 | $28,695 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | More than Infiniti and Lexus, Acura has consistently positioned itself as the Japanese luxury brand for driving enthusiasts. But for a while, some of the company's successful products were anything but fun to drive. However, when equipped with Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD), the TL sedan, and since 2015, the TLX that replaced it, have always shown people a good time—particularly those who prefer to take the road less traveled. But that doesn’t mean the 2020 Acura TLX sport sedan is flawless. Far from it, actually. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 206 hp I4 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 206 hp @ 6800 rpm | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 206 hp I4 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque | 182 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 206 hp @ 6800 rpm | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.3 cu ft | 17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3505 lbs | 3210 lbs |
Height | 57.0 in | 57.8 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 168.0 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 850 lbs | 915 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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