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Acura RLX vs. Acura TL

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2020 Acura RLX2014 Acura TL
Starting MSRP
$54,900
$36,030
Engine Type
Premium Gasoline V-6
Premium Unleaded V-6
MPG
20 City / 29 Hwy
20 City / 29 Hwy
Horsepower
310 hp
280 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2020 Acura RLX2014 Acura TL
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
272 @ 4500
254 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
310 @ 6500
280 @ 6200
Displacement
3.5 L/212
3.5 L/212
Engine Type
Premium Gasoline V-6
Premium Unleaded V-6
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 10-Speed A/T
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
20 City / 29 Hwy
20 City / 29 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2020 Acura RLX2014 Acura TL
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Compact in
Rear Wheel Size
19 X 8 in
17 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
19 X 8 in
17 X 8 in
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Compact
Rear Tire Size
P245/40WR19
P245/50VR17
Front Tire Size
P245/40WR19
P245/50VR17

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2020 Acura RLX2014 Acura TL
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone

Steering

Steering comparison
2020 Acura RLX2014 Acura TL
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
41 ft
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2020 Acura RLX2014 Acura TL
Passenger Volume
102 ft³
98 ft³
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
38 in
38 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
43 in
Front Shoulder Room
60 in
58 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
56 in
Second Head Room
37 in
37 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
36 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
56 in
Second Hip Room
55 in
55 in
Wheelbase
112 in
109 in
Length, Overall
198 in
194 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
74 in
74 in
Height, Overall
58 in
57 in
Track Width, Front
64 in
63 in
Track Width, Rear
64 in
64 in
Min Ground Clearance
4 in
5 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
15 ft³
13 ft³

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2020 Acura RLX2014 Acura TL
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,977 lbs
3,726 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
19 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2020 Acura RLX2014 Acura TL
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Not available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not available
Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Not available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2020 Acura RLX2014 Acura TL
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2020 Acura RLX2014 Acura TL
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
550

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2020 Acura RLX2014 Acura TL
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
13 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Not Available

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 Acura RLX or the 2014 Acura TL?

The 2020 Acura RLX and the 2014 Acura TL both get 23 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2020 Acura RLX or the 2014 Acura TL?

The 2014 Acura TL is cheaper than the 2020 Acura RLX with a $36,030 starting MSRP versus a $54,900 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2020 Acura RLX or the 2014 Acura TL?

The 2020 Acura RLX has a better safety rating than the 2014 Acura TL according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.

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