2020 Acura ILX vs. Its Competition

2020 Acura ILX
Byron Hurd Byron Hurd Contributor

The $1,850 Premium Package is the key to unlocking the luxury in Acura’s small sedan.

2020 Acura ILX2020 Acura ILX
2020 BMW 2-Series 230i xDrive Convertible Angular Front Exterior View2020 BMW 2-Series
2020 Honda Civic2020 Honda Civic
Get Your Price		2019 Audi A32019 Audi A3
#1 in Subcompact Cars
Get Your Price		2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Seattle media drive, September, 20182019 Mercedes-Benz A Class
#2 in Subcompact Cars
Get Your Price		2019 Volvo S602019 Volvo S60
#1 in Compact Cars
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Quick Specs
4.7
The 2020 Acura ILX is still the most affordable car with a luxury badge, but it requires a few concessions.
6.5
The 2020 Honda Civic sets the pace among affordable compact cars.
6.7
The 2019 Audi A3 is a well-equipped entry point to luxury sedan ownership with few drawbacks.
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     
N/A$35,300N/A$32,500$32,500$35,800
Gas Mileage     
18 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy19 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy24 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy21 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy
Engine     
N/AIntercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4N/AIntercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
N/ASubcompact CarsN/ASubcompact CarsCompact CarsCompact Cars
Style Name     
N/A230i CoupeN/ATitanium Premium 40 TFSIA 220 SedanT5 FWD Momentum
Drivetrain     
N/ARear Wheel DriveN/AFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
N/A4N/A555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
N/ACoupeN/ASedanSedanSedan
Transmission     
N/AAutomatic w/ODN/AAuto-Shift Manual w/ODAuto-Shift Manual w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
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