Acura TSX vs. Acura TLX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura TSX and Acura TLX contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Acura TSX and the Acura TLX.
When comparing the Acura TSX's and the Acura TLX's specifications and ratings, the Acura TSX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Acura TLX has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Acura TSX's and the Acura TLX's specifications and ratings, the Acura TSX is a better car than the Acura TLX.
Pricing: A used 2014 Acura TSX ranges from $7,677 to $18,007 while a used 2025 Acura TLX is priced between $36,988 to $52,195.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura TSX’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the Acura TLX base engine makes 272 horsepower. The TSX is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. The TLX is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 491 miles. This gives the Acura TSX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Acura TLX. The TSX uses gasoline, and the TLX uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Acura TSX has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Acura TLX has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Acura TLX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
30365
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
37031
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
23700 - 48750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
46595 - 59845
Starting MSRP:
45400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
79467
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
42140 - 200195
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
12819
Price Range:
7677 - 18007
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
13248
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
9349 - 18891
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
15
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
114829
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
43661
Price Range:
36988 - 52195
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
80683
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
43661 - 144992
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Acura TSX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Acura TLX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura TSX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura TLX
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
13.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
9.4 - 22.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.141
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.109700484790404
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 53.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.360783095077183
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.5 - 35.8
Acura TSX Rankings
Not yet available
Acura TLX Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 18Ranking
3 out of / 18Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
16 out of / 24Ranking
17 out of / 24Ranking
22 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura TSX Trim Levels
Base, Special Edition, V-6 w/Tech, w/Tech
Acura TLX Trim Levels
SH-AWD Type S, SH-AWD w/A-SPEC, w/Tech
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
201 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
170 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
272 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
407 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
349 / 491 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
14 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
108.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3470 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
56.7 inches
Length:
185.6 inches
Wheelbase:
106.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3756 lbs
Width:
75.2 inches
Height:
56.4 inches
Length:
194.6 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/40R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Vortex Blue Pearl
Gray
Forged Silver Metallic / Graphite Luster Metallic
Red
Milano Red
Silver
Silver Moon Metallic
White
Bellanova White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Majestic Black Pearl
Blue
Not available
Gray
Liquid Carbon Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Gray
Graystone
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
