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Acura ILX vs. Lexus RC 200t

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$27,300
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$40,155
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2022 Acura ILX2017 Lexus RC 200t
Starting MSRP
$27,300
$40,155
Engine Type
Premium Gasoline I-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
MPG
24 City / 34 Hwy
22 City / 32 Hwy
Horsepower
201 hp
241 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
4
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2022 Acura ILX2017 Lexus RC 200t
Engine Type
Premium Gasoline I-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Displacement
2.4 L/144
2.0 L/122
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
180 @ 3600
258 @ 1650
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
201 @ 6800
241 @ 5800
Transmission Options
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
24 City / 34 Hwy
22 City / 32 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2022 Acura ILX2017 Lexus RC 200t
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7 in
18 X 8 in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Compact in
Rear Tire Size
P215/45VR17
P235/45VR18
Front Tire Size
P215/45VR17
P235/45VR18
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Compact
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7 in
18 X 8 in
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2022 Acura ILX2017 Lexus RC 200t
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Double Wishbone

Steering

Steering comparison
2022 Acura ILX2017 Lexus RC 200t
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
34 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2022 Acura ILX2017 Lexus RC 200t
Passenger Volume
89 ft³
82 ft³
Length, Overall
182 in
185 in
Front Head Room
38 in
39 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
45 in
Second Shoulder Room
54 in
51 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
62 in
Wheelbase
105 in
108 in
Second Leg Room
34 in
27 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Height, Overall
56 in
55 in
Track Width, Front
59 in
62 in
Trunk Volume
12 ft³
10 ft³
Passenger Capacity
5
4
Second Head Room
36 in
35 in
Second Hip Room
52 in
45 in
Min Ground Clearance
4 in
5 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
72 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
55 in
Front Hip Room
50 in
54 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2022 Acura ILX2017 Lexus RC 200t
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
13 gal
17 gal
Base Curb Weight
3,095 lbs
3,737 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2022 Acura ILX2017 Lexus RC 200t
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Not available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not available
Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2022 Acura ILX2017 Lexus RC 200t
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2022 Acura ILX2017 Lexus RC 200t
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
410
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
95
100

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2022 Acura ILX2017 Lexus RC 200t
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
12 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
13 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2022 Acura ILX or the 2017 Lexus RC 200t?

The 2022 Acura ILX and the 2017 Lexus RC 200t are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2022 Acura ILX or the 2017 Lexus RC 200t?

The 2022 Acura ILX is more fuel efficient than the 2017 Lexus RC 200t with 28 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2022 Acura ILX or the 2017 Lexus RC 200t?

The 2022 Acura ILX is cheaper than the 2017 Lexus RC 200t with a $27,300 starting MSRP versus a $40,155 starting MSRP.

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