Compare 2019 Acura TLX vs 2019 Audi A4 vs 2019 Lincoln MKZ

2019 Acura TLX
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2019 Audi A4
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2019 Lincoln MKZ
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Select style
2.4L FWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
TLX 2.4L FWD 23 33 $31,342 $33,000
TLX 2.4L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg 23 32 $37,405 $39,400
TLX 2.4L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather 23 32 $37,405 $39,400
TLX 2.4L FWD w/Technology Pkg 23 33 $34,847 $36,700
TLX 3.5L FWD 20 31 $34,374 $36,200
TLX 3.5L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg 20 30 $40,626 $42,800
TLX 3.5L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather 20 30 $40,626 $42,800
TLX 3.5L FWD w/Advance Pkg 20 31 $41,715 $43,950
TLX 3.5L FWD w/Technology Pkg 20 31 $38,068 $40,100
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD 20 29 $36,268 $38,200
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg 20 29 $42,521 $44,800
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather 20 29 $42,521 $44,800
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg 20 29 $43,610 $45,950
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg 20 29 $39,963 $42,100
Select style
Premium 40 TFSI
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
A4 Premium 40 TFSI 27 34 $35,156 $37,400
A4 Premium 45 TFSI quattro 23 34 $39,480 $42,000
A4 Premium Plus 40 TFSI 27 34 $35,156 $37,400
A4 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro 23 34 $39,480 $42,000
A4 Prestige 40 TFSI 27 34 $35,156 $37,400
A4 Prestige 45 TFSI quattro 23 34 $39,480 $42,000
A4 Titanium Premium 40 TFSI 27 34 $36,848 $39,200
A4 allroad Premium 45 TFSI quattro 22 29 $42,960 $45,700
A4 allroad Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro 22 29 $42,960 $45,700
A4 allroad Prestige 45 TFSI quattro 22 29 $42,960 $45,700
S4 Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro 21 30 $47,188 $50,200
S4 Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro 21 30 $47,188 $50,200
S4 Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro 21 30 $47,188 $50,200
Select style
Hybrid Reserve I FWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
MKZ Hybrid Reserve I FWD 42 39 $37,240 $38,995
MKZ Hybrid Reserve II FWD 42 39 $42,745 $44,995
MKZ Hybrid Standard FWD 42 39 $34,375 $35,995
MKZ Reserve I AWD 20 29 $39,150 $40,995
MKZ Reserve I FWD 20 31 $37,240 $38,995
MKZ Reserve II AWD 20 29 $44,645 $46,995
MKZ Reserve II FWD 20 31 $42,745 $44,995
MKZ Standard AWD 20 29 $36,285 $37,995
MKZ Standard FWD 20 31 $34,375 $35,995

Pricing

Invoice Price
$31,342
$35,156
$37,240

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$33,000
$37,400
$38,995

Monthly Payment Estimate
$550 / month
$623 / month
$650 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
6.5
7.0
6.7

TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2019 Acura TLX is a sharp luxury mid-size sedan, but lacks the performance pedigree and options that others may offer. The 2019 Audi A4 is hiding in plain sight as one of the automaker’s most complete and well-rounded cars. The 2019 Lincoln MKZ is comfortable, quiet, and quick with the right engine, but lacks a refinement that other brands deliver.

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City
23 mpg 27 mpg 42 mpg

Highway
33 mpg 34 mpg 39 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
Compact Cars Compact Cars Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)
93.3 - 96.4

Front Hip Room (in)
55.3 - 55.1

Second Leg Room (in)
34.5 35.7 37

Front Head Room (in)
37.2 38.9 37.9

Passenger Capacity
5 5 5

Second Hip Room (in)
54.9 - 53.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.5 55.9 57.7

Second Head Room (in)
36.7 37.4 36.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.4 54.5 55.3

Front Leg Room (in)
42.6 41.3 44.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)
63.1 61.2 62

Wheelbase (in)
109.3 111 112.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73 72.5 73.4

Track Width, Front (in)
62.8 61.9 62.3

Length, Overall (in)
191.7 186.1 194.1

Height, Overall (in)
57 56.2 58.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)
14.3 13 11.1

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.2 11.8 12.4

Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 12.4 12.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
17.2 15.3 13.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.2 38.1 38

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size
P225/55HR17 P225/50HR17 P245/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA

Front Tire Size
P225/55HR17 P225/50HR17 P245/45VR18

Spare Tire Size
NA Compact NA

Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3505 3450 3871

Wheels

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel NA

Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5 17 X 7.5 18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact NA

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5 17 X 7.5 18 X 8

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
182 @ 4500 236 @ 1450 129 @ 4000

Engine Order Code
NA NA 99U

Displacement
2.4 L/144 2.0 L/121 2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
206 @ 6800 188 @ 4200 188 @ 6000

Engine Type
Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
27 30 41

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
33 34 39

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23 27 42

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.08 3.19 -

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.57 4.23 2.57

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.61 1.52 -

Trans Type
8 7 1

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.62 0.39 -

Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.96 0.74 -

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.22 2.75 -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.18 2.19 -

Trans Order Code
NA NA NA

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.22 1.06 -

Trans Description Cont.
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Auto-Shift Manual w/OD CVT w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.48 - -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 0.51 -

Summary

Vehicle Name
Acura TLX Audi A4 Lincoln MKZ

Body Style
Sedan Sedan Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front
Strut Multi-Link Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Multi-Link Strut

Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.6 5.9 4.3

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 420 590

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 150 -

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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