2019 Acura TLX vs 2019 Volkswagen Arteon

2019 Acura TLX

2019 Volkswagen Arteon

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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

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SE 4MOTION

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Arteon SE 4MOTION	20	27	$36,102	$37,645
Arteon SE FWD	22	31	$34,376	$35,845
Arteon SE R-Line 4MOTION	20	27	$37,315	$38,910
Arteon SE R-Line 4MOTION w/20" Wheels	20	27	$37,794	$39,410
Arteon SE R-Line FWD	22	31	$35,588	$37,110
Arteon SE R-Line FWD w/20" Wheels	22	31	$36,067	$37,610
Arteon SEL 4MOTION	20	27	$40,081	$41,795
Arteon SEL FWD	22	31	$38,355	$39,995
Arteon SEL Premium 4MOTION	20	27	$43,102	$44,945
Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION	20	27	$44,315	$46,210
Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION w/20" Wheels	20	27	$44,796	$46,710
Arteon SEL R-Line 4MOTION	20	27	$41,294	$43,060
Arteon SEL R-Line 4MOTION w/20" Wheels	20	27	$41,773	$43,560
Arteon SEL R-Line FWD	22	31	$39,568	$41,260
Arteon SEL R-Line FWD w/20" Wheels	22	31	$40,047	$41,760

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,342

$36,102

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,000

$37,645

Monthly Payment Estimate

$550 / month

$627 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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6.4

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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 Volkswagen Arteon is a style statement with an added dose of practicality.

TCC Likes

A-Spec option for 4-cylinder
Quiet, refined ride
Plenty of standard safety features

Slippery shape
Expansive cargo room
Good pep

TCC Dislikes

Anonymous, muted design
Cramped interior
Dual-screen infotainment

Questionable value
Dismal fuel economy
Light on driving flair

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

55.3

Second Leg Room (in)

34.5

40.2

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

37.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

56.5

Second Head Room (in)

36.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.4

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

41.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.3

96.2

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

109.3

111.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

62.5

Length, Overall (in)

191.7

191.4

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.1

62.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.3

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

13.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.2

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.2

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/55HR17

P245/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55HR17

P245/45HR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3505

3854

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

206 @ 6800

268 @ 5500

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

182 @ 4500

258 @ 1950

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.57

3.53

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

1.95

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.81

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.96

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.22

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.18

3.14

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

1.43

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.48

0.67

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.08

5.59

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura TLX

Volkswagen Arteon

Body Style

Sedan

4MOTION Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.6

7.7

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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