2021 Acura TLX vs 2021 Lexus IS
Overview | |
MSRP$37,500 | MSRP$39,050 |
Listings45 | Listings22 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
2021 Acura TLX Reviews SummaryAcura, the premium brand in the Honda portfolio, has released the second-generation of its midsize sport sedan, the TLX. Now on its own new platform, no longer shared with the Honda Accord, TLX arrives with a new exterior, interior, and powertrain choices. Positioned above the compact ILX in the Acura lineup, the new TLX strives to make its mark for 2021. | |
2021 Lexus IS Reviews SummaryThe new Lexus IS enters its fourth generation of production, embodying lessons learned from the LC and RC. The 2021 IS targets enthusiast drivers and luxury buyers who might be thinking German first, and it seeks to recalibrate expectations of what a compact luxury sports sedan can be. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 272 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 272 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway31 |
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 Space13.5 cu ft | Cargo Space10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3709 lbs | Curb Weight3715 lbs |
Height56.4 in | Height56.5 in |
Length194.6 in | Length185.4 in |
Width75.2 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase110.2 in |
Maximum Payload838 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $37,500 | $39,050 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Acura, the premium brand in the Honda portfolio, has released the second-generation of its midsize sport sedan, the TLX. Now on its own new platform, no longer shared with the Honda Accord, TLX arrives with a new exterior, interior, and powertrain choices. Positioned above the compact ILX in the Acura lineup, the new TLX strives to make its mark for 2021. | The new Lexus IS enters its fourth generation of production, embodying lessons learned from the LC and RC. The 2021 IS targets enthusiast drivers and luxury buyers who might be thinking German first, and it seeks to recalibrate expectations of what a compact luxury sports sedan can be. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 272 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 272 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 31 |
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 | 13.5 cu ft | 10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3709 lbs | 3715 lbs |
Height | 56.4 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 194.6 in | 185.4 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 110.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 838 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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