2023 MINI Cooper vs 2023 Acura TLX
Overview | |
MSRP$27,400 | MSRP$40,050 |
Average price$34,083 | Average price$48,290 |
Listings34 | Listings24 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
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2023 MINI Cooper Reviews SummaryYou either join the MINI camp or shake your head “no.” There has never been a middle ground with a MINI. That’s the point—to drive a fun-looking, fun-to-drive small car that’s unlike anything else in the neighbourhood. For 2023, the MINI Cooper offers a limited-run Resolute Edition and a few new paint colours. Our test drive was with a two-door Hardtop John Cooper Works (JCW) while participating in a rally with more than 700 MINI owners. Maybe next time you’ll join them with your new MINI. | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City29 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine Name2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm | Torque280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space8.7 cu ft | Cargo Space13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight2769 lbs | Curb Weight3709 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height56.4 in |
Length152.2 in | Length194.6 in |
Width75.9 in | Width75.2 in |
Wheelbase98.2 in | Wheelbase113.0 in |
Maximum Payload694 lbs | Maximum Payload838 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,400 | $40,050 |
Average price | $34,083 | $48,290 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 6.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | You either join the MINI camp or shake your head “no.” There has never been a middle ground with a MINI. That’s the point—to drive a fun-looking, fun-to-drive small car that’s unlike anything else in the neighbourhood. For 2023, the MINI Cooper offers a limited-run Resolute Edition and a few new paint colours. Our test drive was with a two-door Hardtop John Cooper Works (JCW) while participating in a rally with more than 700 MINI owners. Maybe next time you’ll join them with your new MINI. | 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. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 29 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 8.7 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2769 lbs | 3709 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 56.4 in |
Length | 152.2 in | 194.6 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 75.2 in |
Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 694 lbs | 838 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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