2020 Acura RLX vs 2021 Lexus ES - The Car Connection

2020 Acura RLX

2021 Lexus ES

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Sedan Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RLX Sedan Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg	28	29	$57,432	$61,900
RLX Sedan w/Technology Pkg	20	29	$50,946	$54,900

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ES 250 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
ES ES 250 AWD	25	34	$37,468	$40,000
ES ES 250 F SPORT AWD	25	34	$42,805	$45,800
ES ES 250 Luxury AWD	25	34	$42,254	$45,200
ES ES 250 Ultra Luxury AWD	25	34	$45,749	$49,000
ES ES 300h FWD	43	44	$39,256	$41,910
ES ES 300h Luxury FWD	43	44	$44,042	$47,110
ES ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD	43	44	$47,537	$50,910
ES ES 350 F SPORT FWD	22	31	$42,805	$45,800
ES ES 350 FWD	22	32	$37,468	$40,000
ES ES 350 Luxury FWD	22	32	$42,254	$45,200
ES ES 350 Ultra Luxury FWD	22	32	$45,749	$49,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$57,432

$37,468

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$61,900

$40,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1032 / month

$667 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Acura RLX’s familiar shape hides a forward-thinking powertrain.

The 2021 Lexus ES grabs some of the LS’ spotlight with its sleek shape and its sky-high hybrid economy.

TCC Likes

Smooth ride
Supportive seats
Strong hybrid powertrain

Lithe and lean
F Sport’s sharp responses
Exceptional hybrid economy

TCC Dislikes

Boring to look at...
…also to drive hard
Dated infotainment with no smartphone tech

AWD, hybrid’s lean acceleration
Kludgy infotainment
Big grille...big grille

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.1

99.9

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

39.2

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

37.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.5

54.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.6

55.9

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

42.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

63.4

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

113

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

73.4

Track Width, Front (in)

64.3

62.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.8

Length, Overall (in)

198.1

195.9

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

56.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

11.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.1

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

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

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4380

3780

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

17 X 7.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

341 @ 4700

184 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

377 @ 6500

203 @ 6500

Engine Type

Gas/Electric V-6

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/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)

4.40

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.58

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.03

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.66

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.75

3.03

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.81

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

1.00

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura RLX

Lexus ES

Body Style

SH-AWD Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.3

6.4

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

2020 Acura RLX

2021 Lexus ES

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