2016 Acura RLX vs 2017 Audi A6 vs 2017 Volvo S90

2016 Acura RLX

2017 Audi A6

2017 Volvo S90

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4-Door Sedan Advance Pkg

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RLX 4-Door Sedan Advance Pkg	20	31	$55,587	$60,450
RLX 4-Door Sedan Hybrid Advance Pkg	28	32	$60,637	$65,950
RLX 4-Door Sedan Hybrid Tech Pkg	28	32	$55,128	$59,950
RLX 4-Door Sedan Navigation	20	31	$46,864	$50,950
RLX 4-Door Sedan Tech Pkg	20	31	$50,077	$54,450

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2.0 TFSI Premium FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium FWD	24	34	$44,268	$47,600
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus FWD	24	34	$44,268	$47,600
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro AWD	22	31	$46,314	$49,800
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium quattro AWD	22	31	$46,314	$49,800
A6 3.0 TFSI Competition Prestige quattro AWD	21	29	$62,868	$67,600
A6 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro AWD	21	29	$54,498	$58,600
A6 3.0 TFSI Prestige quattro AWD	21	29	$54,498	$58,600
S6 4.0 TFSI Premium Plus	18	27	$65,938	$70,900
S6 4.0 TFSI Prestige	18	27	$65,938	$70,900

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T5 FWD Inscription

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S90 T5 FWD Inscription	23	34	$46,671	$49,650
S90 T5 FWD Momentum	23	34	$44,133	$46,950
S90 T6 AWD Inscription	22	31	$52,123	$55,450
S90 T6 AWD Momentum	22	31	$49,773	$52,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$55,587

$44,268

$46,671

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$60,450

$47,600

$49,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1008 / month

$793 / month

$828 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Acura RLX offers some minor updates to an already competent—if subtle—luxury package. It's an interesting alternative to the other cars in its class.

The 2017 Audi A6 is a stellar mid-size luxury sedan; it's a bit sedate, but still good enough to compete with some flagship vehicles from other brands.

The 2017 Volvo S90 gets all the elegance and style of the brilliant new XC90 crossover, in a sedan package.

TCC Likes

Smooth V-6 growl
Gas mileage estimates lead the class
Interesting new safety features

Supreme interior
Very good base transmission
A6 Competition model is interesting

Elegant, distinctive Scandinavian design
Fuel-efficient, refined powertrains
Segment-leading active safety

TCC Dislikes

Design isn't distinctive
Rear-wheel steering is a pretty exotic solution
Multiple screens, multiple guesses?

Can be pricey when fully equipped
Rear space can be tight
A7 is just too good-looking

Tight access to roomy back seat
Full (CarPlay) connectivity not a standard feature
Brand still lacks luxury cachet

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

24 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

37.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

55.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

41.3

42.2

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

37.4

35.9

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

37.2

38.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.1

97.2

Second Hip Room (in)

54.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.6

57.5

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.8

Length, Overall (in)

196.1

194.2

195.4

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

57.8

56.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

63.7

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

114.6

115.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

73.8

Track Width, Front (in)

64.3

64.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.9

14.1

13.5

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

12.6

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

13.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

19.8

14.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.5

37.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P245/45HR18

P255/40VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P245/45HR18

P255/40VR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4003

3858

4012

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

19 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

19 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

180

210

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Engine

Displacement

3.5 L/212

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 6500

252 @ 5000

250 @ 5500

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

272 @ 4500

273 @ 1600

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

0.74

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.26

2.75

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.19

3.03

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.51

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.19

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

4.23

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

1.52

1.95

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.81

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Acura RLX

Audi A6

Volvo S90

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

7.7

6.3

6.5

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

370

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3700

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3700

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

370

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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