2020 Kia Optima vs 2021 Acura TLX
Overview | |
MSRP$23,390 | MSRP$37,500 |
Average price$20,795 | Average price$36,116 |
Listings17 | Listings61 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
2020 Kia Optima Reviews Summary | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.9 cu ft | Cargo Space13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3230 lbs | Curb Weight3709 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height56.4 in |
Length191.1 in | Length194.6 in |
Width73.2 in | Width75.2 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload838 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,390 | $37,500 |
Average price | $20,795 | $36,116 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.9 | 4.8 |
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 | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3230 lbs | 3709 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.4 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 194.6 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 75.2 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 838 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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