2021 Acura TLX vs 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Overview | |
MSRP$37,500 | MSRP$28,695 |
Average price$38,939 | Average price$31,225 |
Listings53 | Listings15 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
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 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 272 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 272 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway31 | 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 Space13.5 cu ft | Cargo Space17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3709 lbs | Curb Weight3133 lbs |
Height56.4 in | Height57.8 in |
Length194.6 in | Length168.0 in |
Width75.2 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase103.6 in |
Maximum Payload838 lbs | Maximum Payload915 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $37,500 | $28,695 |
Average price | $38,939 | $31,225 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 272 hp I4 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 272 hp I4 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 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 | 13.5 cu ft | 17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3709 lbs | 3133 lbs |
Height | 56.4 in | 57.8 in |
Length | 194.6 in | 168.0 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 838 lbs | 915 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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