Volkswagen Passat vs Acura TLX
Overview | |
MSRP$27,575 | MSRP$40,050 |
Listings235 | Listings210 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Torque206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | Torque280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall3 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.9 cu ft | Cargo Space13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3369 lbs | Curb Weight3709 lbs |
Height58.7 in | Height56.4 in |
Length193.6 in | Length194.6 in |
Width72.6 in | Width75.2 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase113.0 in |
Maximum Payload937 lbs | Maximum Payload838 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,575 | $40,050 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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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. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Torque | 206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 3 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3369 lbs | 3709 lbs |
Height | 58.7 in | 56.4 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 194.6 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 75.2 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 937 lbs | 838 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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