Acura TLX vs. Lexus RC 300
Highlights
| 2025 Acura TLX | 2025 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
| 2025 Acura TLX | 2025 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
22 City / 31 Hwy
|
21 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2025 Acura TLX | 2025 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
| 2025 Acura TLX | 2025 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
| 2025 Acura TLX | 2025 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
| 2025 Acura TLX | 2025 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
| 2025 Acura TLX | 2025 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
| 2025 Acura TLX | 2025 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
| 2025 Acura TLX | 2025 Lexus RC 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2025 Acura TLX | 2025 Lexus RC 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
100
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2025 Acura TLX | 2025 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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