Acura TL vs. Lexus IS 250

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2014 Acura TL
$36,030
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$36,550
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Highlights

$36,030
Starting MSRP
$36,550
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
21 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
280 hp
Horsepower
204 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

254 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
185 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
280 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
204 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
3.5 L/212
Displacement
2.5 L/152
Displacement
-
Displacement
Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
21 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
17 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
P245/50VR17
Rear Tire Size
P225/45VR17
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
P245/50VR17
Front Tire Size
P225/45VR17
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size

Suspension

Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type

Measurements

13 ft³
Trunk Volume
14 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
64 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
63 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
57 in
Height, Overall
56 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
194 in
Length, Overall
184 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
109 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
55 in
Second Hip Room
54 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
36 in
Second Leg Room
32 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
37 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
56 in
Front Hip Room
54 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
45 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
38 in
Front Head Room
38 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
98 ft³
Passenger Volume
90 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,726 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,461 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
550
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

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

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2014 Acura TL or the 2015 Lexus IS 250?

The 2014 Acura TL is more reliable than the 2015 Lexus IS 250 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2014 TL versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2015 IS 250.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2014 Acura TL or the 2015 Lexus IS 250?

The 2015 Lexus IS 250 is more fuel efficient than the 2014 Acura TL with 24 MPG combined versus 23 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2014 Acura TL or the 2015 Lexus IS 250?

The 2014 Acura TL is cheaper than the 2015 Lexus IS 250 with a $36,030 starting MSRP versus a $36,550 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2014 Acura TL or the 2015 Lexus IS 250?

The 2015 Lexus IS 250 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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