2019 Acura ILX vs. Its Competition

2019 Acura ILX
Andrew Ganz Andrew Ganz Senior Editor

The ILX splits the difference between mass-market and luxury.

It’s based on the old Honda Civic, which is a shame since the current model is a hoot to drive and has a more spacious and borderline more luxurious interior, especially in top-trim spec.

The Mazda 3 also has a bucks-up feel in most configurations and is more fun to drive than the ILX.

If cachet is crucial, the Mercedes A-Class sedan is a zippy, if pricey, gateway to prestige.

The Audi A3 offers more features for the money than the A-Class.

Stretch a little and the divine Volvo S60 might be in reach, too.

2019 Acura ILX2019 Acura ILX
Get Your Price		2019 Audi A32019 Audi A3
Get Your Price		2019 Honda Civic Si2019 Honda Civic
Get Your Price		2019 Mazda 32019 Mazda MAZDA3
#9 in Compact Cars
Get Your Price		2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Seattle media drive, September, 20182019 Mercedes-Benz A Class
#14 in Subcompact Cars
Get Your Price		2019 Volvo S602019 Volvo S60
#3 in Compact Cars
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Quick Specs
4.7
The 2019 Acura ILX delivers some luxury car goods, but we’d spend our money on a loaded-up Honda Civic instead.
6.7
The 2019 Audi A3 is a well-equipped entry point to luxury sedan ownership with few drawbacks.
6.5
Safety upgrades this year make the 2019 Honda Civic as compelling as ever.
6.8
The 2019 Mazda 3 keeps the zoom, but all-wheel-drive practicality and a vastly upgraded interior make it much more than that.
6.4
Mercedes takes a second aim at an entry-level sedan with the A-Class, and this time hits closer to the mark.
7.3
The 2019 Volvo S60 hits a sport-sedan sweet spot, somewhere between nurturing and overbearing.
MSRP From     
$25,900$32,500$19,550$21,000$32,500$35,800
Gas Mileage     
24 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy19 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy24 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy24 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy21 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
Compact CarsSubcompact CarsMid-Size CarsCompact CarsCompact CarsCompact Cars
Style Name     
SedanTitanium Premium 40 TFSILX CVTFWDA 220 SedanT5 FWD Momentum
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
SedanSedanSedanSedanSedanSedan
Transmission     
Auto-Shift Manual w/ODAuto-Shift Manual w/ODCVT w/ODAutomatic w/ODAuto-Shift Manual w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2019 Acura ILX vs. 2019 Audi A32019 Acura ILX vs. 2019 Honda Civic2019 Acura ILX vs. 2019 Mazda MAZDA32019 Acura ILX vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class2019 Acura ILX vs. 2019 Volvo S60