2020 Acura ILX vs 2020 Honda Civic

2020 Acura ILX

2020 Honda Civic

Select style

Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
ILX Sedan	24	34	$24,617	$25,900
ILX Sedan w/Premium Pkg	24	34	$26,492	$27,880
ILX Sedan w/Premium/A-Spec Pkg	24	34	$28,387	$29,880
ILX Sedan w/Technology Pkg	24	34	$28,292	$29,780
ILX Sedan w/Technology/A-Spec Pkg	24	34	$30,187	$31,780

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EX CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Civic Coupe EX CVT	N/A	N/A	$21,923	$23,600
Civic Coupe LX CVT	N/A	N/A	$19,563	$21,050
Civic Coupe Sport CVT	N/A	N/A	$21,044	$22,650
Civic Coupe Sport Manual	N/A	N/A	$20,303	$21,850
Civic Coupe Touring CVT	N/A	N/A	$25,303	$27,250
Civic Hatchback EX CVT	31	40	$22,525	$24,250
Civic Hatchback EX-L CVT	31	40	$23,636	$25,450
Civic Hatchback LX CVT	31	40	$20,211	$21,750
Civic Hatchback Sport CVT	29	35	$21,970	$23,650
Civic Hatchback Sport Manual	29	37	$21,229	$22,850
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring CVT	29	35	$26,876	$28,950
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring Manual	29	37	$26,136	$28,150
Civic Sedan EX CVT	N/A	N/A	$22,247	$23,950
Civic Sedan EX-L CVT	N/A	N/A	$23,358	$25,150
Civic Sedan LX CVT	N/A	N/A	$19,331	$20,800
Civic Sedan LX Manual	25	36	$18,591	$20,000
Civic Sedan Sport CVT	N/A	N/A	$20,998	$22,600
Civic Sedan Sport Manual	N/A	N/A	$20,257	$21,800
Civic Sedan Touring CVT	30	38	$25,858	$27,850
Civic Si Coupe Manual	26	36	$23,405	$25,200
Civic Si Coupe Manual w/Summer Tires	26	36	$23,590	$25,400
Civic Si Sedan Manual	N/A	N/A	$23,405	$25,200
Civic Si Sedan Manual w/Summer Tires	N/A	N/A	$23,590	$25,400
Civic Type R Touring Manual	22	28	$34,324	$36,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,617

$21,923

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,900

$23,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$432 / month

$393 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.7

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Acura ILX is still the most affordable car with a luxury badge, but it requires a few concessions.

The 2020 Honda Civic sets the pace among affordable compact cars.

TCC Likes

Feisty engine
Good transmission
Lots of safety tech

Great interior space
Good value
Stellar fuel economy

TCC Dislikes

Humble underpinnings
Lack of head room
CarPlay, Android Auto not standard

Base infotainment isn’t great
Poorly performing headlights
Hatch is a little too over the top

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

Coming Soon

Highway

34 mpg

Coming Soon

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.3

88.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

52.6

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

Front Hip Room (in)

50.3

54.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

35.9

Front Head Room (in)

36.5

Second Hip Room (in)

51.7

48.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

56.9

Second Head Room (in)

35.9

34.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.6

54.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.2

61.5

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.6

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

59.4

60.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.4

Length, Overall (in)

182.2

177.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.4

11.9

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

11.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

12.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.8

35.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/45VR17

P215/50HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/45VR17

P215/50HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3095

2897

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

180 @ 3600

162 @ 1700

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4 L/144

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

201 @ 6800

174 @ 6000

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.08

2.65 - 0.41

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.94

3.24

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.96

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.22

1.86

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.18

Trans Order Code

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.48

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura ILX

Honda Civic Coupe

Body Style

Sedan

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.3

5.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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