2021 Kia K5 vs 2022 Acura TLX
Overview | |
MSRP$23,590 | MSRP$38,900 |
Average price$27,551 | Average price$45,022 |
Listings11 | Listings25 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
2021 Kia K5 Reviews SummarySedans are now the most exciting new cars in the mainstream market. They are to crossovers today what craft beer was in the early 2000s. They’re not on every corner anymore because North Americans prefer trucks over cars, but sedans like the 2021 Kia K5 are refreshing to see, surprisingly good to drive, and will make you look cultured and smart without having to try. The K5—and its new name—replaces the Optima and upgrades nearly everything in the pursuit of style and performance. It’s one of the best midsize sedans out there. | |
2022 Acura TLX Reviews SummaryAcura is a luxury brand with a lineup that hasn't felt unique or luxurious for many years. However, the design renaissance within Acura, starting with the 2021 TLX sedan and 2022 MDX SUV, is quickly changing that impression. Unchanged for 2022, the TLX has road presence, intense attention to detail, and genuine performance capability that lifts it significantly above Honda models at a reasonable premium. We tested an Acura TLX Type S—an impressionable name last seen in 2008—on the road and the racetrack. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.6L 180 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.6L 180 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Torque195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3115 lbs | Curb Weight3709 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height56.4 in |
Length193.1 in | Length194.6 in |
Width73.2 in | Width75.2 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase113.0 in |
Maximum Payload1239 lbs | Maximum Payload838 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,590 | $38,900 |
Average price | $27,551 | $45,022 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.3 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Sedans are now the most exciting new cars in the mainstream market. They are to crossovers today what craft beer was in the early 2000s. They’re not on every corner anymore because North Americans prefer trucks over cars, but sedans like the 2021 Kia K5 are refreshing to see, surprisingly good to drive, and will make you look cultured and smart without having to try. The K5—and its new name—replaces the Optima and upgrades nearly everything in the pursuit of style and performance. It’s one of the best midsize sedans out there. | Acura is a luxury brand with a lineup that hasn't felt unique or luxurious for many years. However, the design renaissance within Acura, starting with the 2021 TLX sedan and 2022 MDX SUV, is quickly changing that impression. Unchanged for 2022, the TLX has road presence, intense attention to detail, and genuine performance capability that lifts it significantly above Honda models at a reasonable premium. We tested an Acura TLX Type S—an impressionable name last seen in 2008—on the road and the racetrack. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.6L 180 hp I4 | 2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.6L 180 hp I4 | 2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Torque | 195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3115 lbs | 3709 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 56.4 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 194.6 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 75.2 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1239 lbs | 838 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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