2016 Acura RLX vs 2016 Lexus ES - The Car Connection

2016 Acura RLX

2016 Lexus ES

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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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4-Door Sedan Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
ES 300h 4-Door Sedan Hybrid	40	39	$38,422	$41,020
ES 350 4-Door Sedan	21	31	$35,688	$38,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$55,587

$38,422

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$60,450

$41,020

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1008 / month

$684 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.2

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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 2016 Lexus ES is is more comfortable, roomy, and practical than the sport sedans it is priced against, especially the 300h Hybrid, which delivers excellent fuel economy for far less than its "green luxury" rivals.

TCC Likes

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

Library-quiet interior
40-mpg city rating, in a large sedan (300h)
Responsive powertrains

TCC Dislikes

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

"Remote" brake feel
Distracting Remote Touch interface
Conservative exterior

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

40 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

39 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

54.8

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

37.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.1

100.1

Second Hip Room (in)

54.5

53.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.6

57.6

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

37.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

111

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

71.7

Track Width, Front (in)

64.3

62.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.8

Length, Overall (in)

196.1

193.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.9

12.1

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

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

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

17.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.5

37.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P215/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P215/55VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4003

3660

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 6500

200 @ 5700

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

272 @ 4500

156 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

2.5 L/152

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.26

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

3.54

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Acura RLX

Lexus ES 300h

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Emissions

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

7.7

4.4

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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