2018 Acura ILX vs. Its Competition

2018 Acura ILX
Andrew Ganz Andrew Ganz Senior Editor

Skip the optional A-Spec package; its 18-inch alloy wheels and low-profile tires deliver a ride that’s too firm.

2018 Acura ILX2018 Acura ILX
Browse Used Listings		2018 Audi S32018 Audi A3
Browse Used Listings		2018 Honda Civic2018 Honda Civic
Browse Used Listings		2018 Mazda32018 Mazda MAZDA3
Browse Used Listings		2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class
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Quick Specs
5.8
The 2018 Acura ILX is an acceptable entry-level luxury car, but a loaded-up mainstream model like the Honda Civic delivers more features and refinements for less money.
7.2
The 2018 Audi S3 is a blast to drive, but it suffers from a tiny rear seat and the Volkswagen Golf R offers the same performance with more room for less.
7.5
The 2018 Honda Civic is a good car made better by plenty of options and value at nearly every stop.
7.2
The 2018 Mazda 3 adds standard active safety features to an already compelling value. Among compact cars, this is one to consider.
6.2
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a gorgeous shape in an impressive package. Equally impressive? Its ability to get expensive, even despite being the most affordable sedan in Mercedes' stable.
MSRP From    
$28,100$31,950$18,940$18,095$32,700
Gas Mileage    
25 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy19 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy25 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy23 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy
Engine    
Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
EPA Class    
Compact CarsSubcompact CarsCompact CarsCompact CarsSubcompact Cars
Style Name    
Sedan2.0 TFSI Premium FWDLX ManualSport ManualCLA 250 Coupe
Drivetrain    
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity    
54555
Passenger Doors    
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style    
SedanCabrioletSedanSedanSedan
Transmission    
Auto-Shift Manual w/ODAuto-Shift Manual w/ODManual w/ODManual w/ODAuto-Shift Manual w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2018 Acura ILX vs. 2018 Audi A32018 Acura ILX vs. 2018 Honda Civic2018 Acura ILX vs. 2018 Mazda MAZDA32018 Acura ILX vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class