2021 Acura TLX vs 2021 Audi A6 - The Car Connection

2021 Acura TLX

2021 Audi A6

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FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TLX FWD	22	31	$36,554	$37,500
TLX FWD w/A-Spec Package	22	30	$42,018	$44,250
TLX FWD w/Advance Package	22	31	$43,865	$46,300
TLX FWD w/Technology Package	22	31	$39,497	$41,500
TLX SH-AWD	21	29	$38,500	$39,500
TLX SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package	21	29	$43,914	$46,250
TLX SH-AWD w/Advance Package	21	29	$45,757	$48,300
TLX SH-AWD w/Technology Package	21	29	$41,397	$43,500
TLX Type S SH-AWD	19	25	$49,541	$52,300
TLX Type S w/Performance Tire SH-AWD	19	24	$50,298	$53,100

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Premium 45 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A6 Premium 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	$51,608	$54,900
A6 Premium 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$56,212	$59,800
A6 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	$51,608	$54,900
A6 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$56,212	$59,800
A6 Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	$51,608	$54,900
A6 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$56,212	$59,800
A6 Sport Premium 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	$51,608	$54,900
A6 Sport Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	$51,608	$54,900
RS 6 Avant 4.0 TFSI quattro	15	22	$102,460	$109,000
S6 2.9 TFSI Premium Plus	18	28	$69,936	$74,400
S6 2.9 TFSI Prestige	18	28	$69,936	$74,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,554

$51,608

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,500

$54,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$625 / month

$915 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Acura TLX plants its flag among premium mid-size sedans with a racy design, strong turbocharged engines, and improved dynamics.

The 2021 Audi A6 mid-size luxury sedan or wagon is reserved but flexible in its powertrain offerings and body styles.

TCC Likes

Sharp design
High-performance version
Sporty interior

Wide span of performance
Available wagons
Great interior tech

TCC Dislikes

Infotainment system is tricky
Pricier this time around
Interior isn’t much bigger

Conservative looks for some
Pricey premium engines
Stylish A7 is right next door

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.4

Front Hip Room (in)

55.8

Second Leg Room (in)

34.9

37.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.2

57.8

Second Head Room (in)

36.3

38.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

41.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.6

63.7

Wheelbase (in)

113

115.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.2

74.3

Track Width, Front (in)

64.2

Length, Overall (in)

194.6

194.4

Height, Overall (in)

56.4

57.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.5

13.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

19.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.1

39.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/50VR18

P245/45HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/50VR18

P245/45HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3709

4101

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

280 @ 1600

273 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

272 @ 6500

248 @ 4300

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline 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)

5.25

3.19

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.59

4.41

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

1.16

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.39

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

0.74

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.97

2.75

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.27

2.19

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.60

1.06

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.51

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura TLX

Audi A6

Body Style

Sedan

quattro Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.0

6.7

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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