2021 Acura TLX vs 2021 Volkswagen Arteon

2021 Acura TLX

2021 Volkswagen Arteon

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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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SE FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Arteon SE FWD	22	32	$35,478	$36,995
Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION	20	31	$45,068	$46,995
Arteon SEL R-Line 4MOTION	20	31	$41,616	$43,395
Arteon SEL R-Line FWD	22	32	$39,890	$41,595

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,554

$35,478

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,500

$36,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$625 / month

$617 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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6.8

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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 Volkswagen Arteon is a compelling sedan with good features, but it's overshadowed by premium sedans that are even better.

TCC Likes

Sharp design
High-performance version
Sporty interior

Dynamic instrument cluster
Standard safety features
Subtle but sexy style inside and out

TCC Dislikes

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

Gear shift hiccup
Cramped console
Expensive

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.4

96.2

Front Hip Room (in)

55.8

Second Leg Room (in)

34.9

40.2

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

37.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.2

56.5

Second Head Room (in)

36.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

41.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.6

62.1

Wheelbase (in)

113

111.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.2

73.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.5

Length, Overall (in)

194.6

191.4

Height, Overall (in)

56.4

56.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.5

Brakes

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)

13.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

18.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/50VR18

P245/45HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/50VR18

P245/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3709

3686

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

280 @ 1600

258 @ 1950

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

272 @ 6500

268 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded 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

5.59

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.59

3.53

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

1.95

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.81

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.97

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.27

3.14

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.60

1.43

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.67

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura TLX

Volkswagen Arteon

Body Style

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

7.0

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

2021 Acura TLX

2021 Acura TLX is sold out
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