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Acura TL vs. Acura TSX

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2014 Acura TL2014 Acura TSX
Starting MSRP
$36,030
$30,635
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded V-6
Premium Unleaded I-4
MPG
20 City / 29 Hwy
22 City / 31 Hwy
Horsepower
280 hp
201 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
2014 Acura TL2014 Acura TSX
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded V-6
Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement
3.5 L/212
2.4 L/144
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
280 @ 6200
201 @ 7000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
254 @ 5000
170 @ 4300
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 5-Speed A/T
MPG
20 City / 29 Hwy
22 City / 31 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2014 Acura TL2014 Acura TSX
Front Tire Size
P245/50VR17
P225/50VR17
Rear Tire Size
P245/50VR17
P225/50VR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
Front Wheel Size
17 X 8 in
17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 8 in
17 X 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Compact in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2014 Acura TL2014 Acura TSX
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2014 Acura TL2014 Acura TSX
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2014 Acura TL2014 Acura TSX
Front Head Room
38 in
38 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
42 in
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
58 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
56 in
Second Head Room
37 in
37 in
Second Leg Room
36 in
34 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
56 in
Second Hip Room
55 in
54 in
Wheelbase
109 in
107 in
Length, Overall
194 in
186 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
74 in
72 in
Height, Overall
57 in
57 in
Track Width, Front
63 in
62 in
Track Width, Rear
64 in
62 in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
6 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
13 ft³
14 ft³
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Passenger Volume
98 ft³
95 ft³

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2014 Acura TL2014 Acura TSX
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
19 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
100 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,726 lbs
3,479 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2014 Acura TL2014 Acura TSX
Stability Control
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2014 Acura TL2014 Acura TSX
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2014 Acura TL2014 Acura TSX
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550
410
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
105

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2014 Acura TL2014 Acura TSX
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
13 in
12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
11 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2014 Acura TL or the 2014 Acura TSX?

The 2014 Acura TL and the 2014 Acura TSX are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9.

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

The 2014 Acura TSX is more fuel efficient than the 2014 Acura TL with 26 MPG combined versus 23 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2014 Acura TL or the 2014 Acura TSX?

The 2014 Acura TSX is cheaper than the 2014 Acura TL with a $30,635 starting MSRP versus a $36,030 starting MSRP.

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