2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2023 Acura TLX
Overview | |
MSRP$40,050 | MSRP$31,965 |
Average price$48,290 | Average price$38,641 |
Listings24 | Listings317 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 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 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews SummaryThe eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI was introduced for the 2022 model year and enters 2024 essentially unchanged. The main news is that 2024 marks the last year a manual transmission will be available in this classic hot hatchback. Volkswagen is making a 380 special edition package standard on all stick-shift GTIs to commemorate that. A more substantial update is expected for the 2025 model year. Verdict: The GTI is a great all-rounder held back by poor interior design choices and a staid personality. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 272 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 272 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm |
Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.5 cu ft | Cargo Space19.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3709 lbs | Curb Weight3188 lbs |
Height56.4 in | Height57.6 in |
Length194.6 in | Length168.8 in |
Width75.2 in | Width81.6 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase103.6 in |
Maximum Payload838 lbs | Maximum Payload904 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $40,050 | $31,965 |
Average price | $48,290 | $38,641 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | |
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 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. | The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI was introduced for the 2022 model year and enters 2024 essentially unchanged. The main news is that 2024 marks the last year a manual transmission will be available in this classic hot hatchback. Volkswagen is making a 380 special edition package standard on all stick-shift GTIs to commemorate that. A more substantial update is expected for the 2025 model year. Verdict: The GTI is a great all-rounder held back by poor interior design choices and a staid personality. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 272 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 272 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm |
Horsepower | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.5 cu ft | 19.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3709 lbs | 3188 lbs |
Height | 56.4 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 194.6 in | 168.8 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 81.6 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 838 lbs | 904 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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