2023 Acura TLX vs 2024 Hyundai Elantra
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MSRP$40,050 | MSRP$21,625 |
Listings12 | Listings217 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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2023 Acura TLX Reviews SummaryOver the years, the Acura TLX has dropped in popularity even among the overall decline of sedans. How did this happen? Chalk it up to poor design decisions. From “the beak” on the fourth-gen TL to the rapid technological aging of the first-gen TLX, Honda’s luxury arm squandered opportunity in the midsize luxury sports sedan segment. And now that consumers have mostly switched to SUVs, there simply aren’t many people buying cars like the 2023 Acura TLX. | |
2024 Hyundai Elantra Reviews SummaryFor nearly 20 years over six generations, the Elantra established Hyundai as a provider of bottom-rung transportation. Not until the current seventh-generation model debuted in 2020 did the Elantra shed its cheap image and stand competitively with other compact sedans from Honda, Toyota, and Nissan. Hyundai always sold on low prices and long feature lists. Now the Elantra is a genuinely sporty, well-constructed car that competes on actual substance — namely, how it drives and feels — and offers a wider range of trim levels. For 2024, a mild refresh brings more style and standard equipment. Verdict: Get past the strange bodywork and plasticky interior, and you’ll find a well-mannered sedan that is equally adept at being comfortable and economical as it is sporty and truly entertaining. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 272 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City32 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway41 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 272 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City32 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway41 |
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 Space14.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3709 lbs | Curb Weight2725 lbs |
Height56.4 in | Height55.7 in |
Length194.6 in | Length184.1 in |
Width75.2 in | Width71.9 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase107.1 in |
Maximum Payload838 lbs | Maximum Payload1133 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $40,050 | $21,625 |
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Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Over the years, the Acura TLX has dropped in popularity even among the overall decline of sedans. How did this happen? Chalk it up to poor design decisions. From “the beak” on the fourth-gen TL to the rapid technological aging of the first-gen TLX, Honda’s luxury arm squandered opportunity in the midsize luxury sports sedan segment. And now that consumers have mostly switched to SUVs, there simply aren’t many people buying cars like the 2023 Acura TLX. | For nearly 20 years over six generations, the Elantra established Hyundai as a provider of bottom-rung transportation. Not until the current seventh-generation model debuted in 2020 did the Elantra shed its cheap image and stand competitively with other compact sedans from Honda, Toyota, and Nissan. Hyundai always sold on low prices and long feature lists. Now the Elantra is a genuinely sporty, well-constructed car that competes on actual substance — namely, how it drives and feels — and offers a wider range of trim levels. For 2024, a mild refresh brings more style and standard equipment. Verdict: Get past the strange bodywork and plasticky interior, and you’ll find a well-mannered sedan that is equally adept at being comfortable and economical as it is sporty and truly entertaining. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 272 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 32 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 41 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 272 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 32 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 41 |
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 | 14.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3709 lbs | 2725 lbs |
Height | 56.4 in | 55.7 in |
Length | 194.6 in | 184.1 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 71.9 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 107.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 838 lbs | 1133 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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