The 2014 Acura RLX is $10,000 more than the 2013 Acura TL. I don't know about you, but when I saw that price difference I had to do a comparison to see where my money would be going with the RLX.
The Acura RLX gets 310 horsepower @ 6500 RPM and 272 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM. The TL gets 280 @ 6200 RPM and 254 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM. There is a very minor difference in compression ratio, with the RLX at 11.5 and the TL at 11.2.
Fuel-Economy between both models is relatively the same. The RLX gets 20 in the city, 31 on the highway, 24 combined. The TL gets the same in the city and 29 on the highway, with a combined fuel economy of 23.
The brakes on the RLX feature front power 312 mm ventilated discs and rear power 310 mm disc brakes. The TL comes with front power 320 mm ventilated discs and rear power 335 mm disc brakes. Hill Start Assist is not available in the TL but standard in the RLX.
The RLX sits on 18" wheels while the TL settles for 17". Wheelbase of the RLX is at 112.2 vs. the TL at 109.3. The RLX is two inches longer and about half an inch wider. The RLX is heavier, with a curb weight of 3933 compared to the TL's 3726.
Collision Avoidance and 2nd row head restraints are standard in the RLX. Cargo and passenger volume are both greater in the RLX, but not by a whole lot, and there is slightly more head, shoulder and leg room in the RLX.
Other than the differences I just mentioned, the RLX and TL are basically the same. For me, the price tag difference does not account for the performance difference. The RLX is just a really bland looking Chevy Cruze with funky headlights; the TL offers the same experience for more than 10K less.
The Acura RLX gets 310 horsepower @ 6500 RPM and 272 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM. The TL gets 280 @ 6200 RPM and 254 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM. There is a very minor difference in compression ratio, with the RLX at 11.5 and the TL at 11.2.
Fuel-Economy between both models is relatively the same. The RLX gets 20 in the city, 31 on the highway, 24 combined. The TL gets the same in the city and 29 on the highway, with a combined fuel economy of 23.
The brakes on the RLX feature front power 312 mm ventilated discs and rear power 310 mm disc brakes. The TL comes with front power 320 mm ventilated discs and rear power 335 mm disc brakes. Hill Start Assist is not available in the TL but standard in the RLX.
The RLX sits on 18" wheels while the TL settles for 17". Wheelbase of the RLX is at 112.2 vs. the TL at 109.3. The RLX is two inches longer and about half an inch wider. The RLX is heavier, with a curb weight of 3933 compared to the TL's 3726.
Collision Avoidance and 2nd row head restraints are standard in the RLX. Cargo and passenger volume are both greater in the RLX, but not by a whole lot, and there is slightly more head, shoulder and leg room in the RLX.
Other than the differences I just mentioned, the RLX and TL are basically the same. For me, the price tag difference does not account for the performance difference. The RLX is just a really bland looking Chevy Cruze with funky headlights; the TL offers the same experience for more than 10K less.
