2020 Acura ILX vs. Its Competition

2020 Acura ILX
Byron Hurd Byron Hurd Contributor

Entry luxury shoppers are spoiled for choice.

Not only do most luxury makes offer small sedans that are affordable, but also small crossovers for interested buyers.

The ILX most often competes against other sedans, and it's mostly outgunned in nearly every respect—except price.

The Audi A3 sedan is aged and due for a replacement, but competent and quiet.

The BMW 2-Series sedan is new for 2020, starting with the gran coupe, and its worth a look.

The A Class was new last year and is loaded with tech.

The Volvo S60 is attractive and a little bigger, with a wide range of available powertrains.

2020 Acura ILX2020 Acura ILX
2020 Audi A32020 Audi A3
#5 in Luxury Small Sedans
2020 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe2020 BMW 2-Series
2020 Honda Civic2020 Honda Civic
2020 Mercedes-Benz A Class2020 Mercedes-Benz A Class
2020 Volvo S602020 Volvo S60
Quick Specs
4.7
The 2020 Acura ILX is still the most affordable car with a luxury badge, but it requires a few concessions.
6.7
The 2020 Audi A3 is a well-equipped entry-level compact sedan that delivers more substance than flash.
6.0
The 2020 2-Series Gran Coupe fills the smallest void in the BMW lineup.
6.7
The 2020 Honda Civic sets the pace among affordable compact cars.
6.6
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan is the most affordable new Mercedes on sale. Its three-pointed star will be the attraction, but there’s plenty to stick around for after.
7.5
The 2020 Volvo S60 luxury sport sedan balances power and grace.
MSRP From     
$25,900$33,300$35,300$20,000$32,800$36,050
Gas Mileage     
24 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy19 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy18 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy24 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy21 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
Compact CarsSubcompact CarsSubcompact CarsMidsize CarsSubcompact CarsCompact Cars
Style Name     
SedanPremium 40 TFSI230i CoupeLX ManualA 220 SedanT5 FWD Momentum
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
554555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
SedanSedanCoupeSedanSedanSedan
Transmission     
Auto-Shift Manual w/ODAuto-Shift Manual w/ODAutomatic w/ODManual w/ODAuto-Shift Manual w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
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