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 Horsepower @ RPM |
272 @ 6500
|
241 @ 5200
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
280 @ 1600
|
258 @ 1650
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
2.0 L/122
|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size |
P255/40WR19
|
P235/45VR18
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
19 X 8.5 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P255/40WR19
|
P235/45VR18
|
| Front Wheel Size |
19 X 8.5 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 2025 Acura TLX | 2025 Lexus RC 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2025 Acura TLX | 2025 Lexus RC 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft
|
34 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2025 Acura TLX | 2025 Lexus RC 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Track Width, Front |
64 in
|
62 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
56 in
|
54 in
|
| Front Head Room |
37 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
55 in
|
45 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
10 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
4
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
27 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
45 in
|
| Length, Overall |
195 in
|
185 in
|
| Wheelbase |
113 in
|
108 in
|
| Height, Overall |
56 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
51 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
55 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
93 ft³
|
84 ft³
|
| Track Width, Rear |
65 in
|
63 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
5 in
|
| Second Head Room |
36 in
|
35 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
75 in
|
72 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2025 Acura TLX | 2025 Lexus RC 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
16 gal
|
18 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,756 lbs
|
3,737 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
100
|
Brakes
| 2025 Acura TLX | 2025 Lexus RC 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
13 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
12 in
|
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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