Acura RLX vs. Acura TL
Highlights
| 2020 Acura RLX | 2014 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
| 2020 Acura RLX | 2014 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 29 Hwy
|
20 City / 29 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2020 Acura RLX | 2014 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
| 2020 Acura RLX | 2014 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
| 2020 Acura RLX | 2014 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
| 2020 Acura RLX | 2014 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
| 2020 Acura RLX | 2014 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
| 2020 Acura RLX | 2014 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
| 2020 Acura RLX | 2014 Acura TL | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2020 Acura RLX | 2014 Acura TL | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
130
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
550
|
Brakes
| 2020 Acura RLX | 2014 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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