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Acura TLX vs. Lexus RC 300

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$45,400
FWD w/Technology Package SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package Type S SH-AWD
$45,620
RC 300 RWD RC 300 AWD RC 300 F SPORT RWD RC 300 F SPORT AWD
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2025 Acura TLX2025 Lexus RC 300
Starting MSRP
$45,400
$45,620
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
MPG
22 City / 31 Hwy
21 City / 31 Hwy
Horsepower
272 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
2025 Acura TLX2025 Lexus RC 300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
280 @ 1600
258 @ 1650
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
272 @ 6500
241 @ 5200
Displacement
2.0 L/122
2.0 L/122
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Transmission Options
  • 10-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
22 City / 31 Hwy
21 City / 31 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2025 Acura TLX2025 Lexus RC 300
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 8.5 in
18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
19 X 8.5 in
18 X 8 in
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Compact
Rear Tire Size
P255/40WR19
P235/45VR18
Front Tire Size
P255/40WR19
P235/45VR18

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2025 Acura TLX2025 Lexus RC 300
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
2025 Acura TLX2025 Lexus RC 300
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
40 ft
34 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2025 Acura TLX2025 Lexus RC 300
Trunk Volume
14 ft³
10 ft³
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
5 in
Track Width, Rear
65 in
63 in
Track Width, Front
64 in
62 in
Height, Overall
56 in
55 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
75 in
72 in
Length, Overall
195 in
185 in
Wheelbase
113 in
108 in
Second Hip Room
55 in
45 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
51 in
Second Leg Room
35 in
27 in
Second Head Room
36 in
35 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
55 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
45 in
Front Head Room
37 in
39 in
Passenger Volume
93 ft³
84 ft³
Passenger Capacity
5
4

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2025 Acura TLX2025 Lexus RC 300
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
18 gal
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
3,756 lbs
3,737 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2025 Acura TLX2025 Lexus RC 300
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2025 Acura TLX2025 Lexus RC 300
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2025 Acura TLX2025 Lexus RC 300
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
100
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2025 Acura TLX2025 Lexus RC 300
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
13 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2025 Acura TLX or the 2025 Lexus RC 300?

The 2025 Acura TLX and the 2025 Lexus RC 300 both get 25 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2025 Acura TLX or the 2025 Lexus RC 300?

The 2025 Acura TLX is cheaper than the 2025 Lexus RC 300 with a $45,400 starting MSRP versus a $45,620 starting MSRP.

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