2022 Acura TLX 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.9s
- SH-AWD, 272 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 63 of 90 sedans (2022).
- Horsepower: rank 46 of 90 sedans (2022).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH-AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 272 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,927 lb | 139 | 14.4 | 5.9 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $41,100 |
| 2.0 SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 272 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,982 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 6.0 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $45,100 |
| SH-AWD w/Technology Package | 2.0L 4-cyl | 272 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,982 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 6.0 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $45,100 |
| 2.0 SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 272 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,990 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.0 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $47,850 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package | 2.0L 4-cyl | 272 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,990 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.0 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $47,850 |
| FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 272 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,709 lb | 147 | 13.6 | 6.2 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | FWD | $38,900 |
| 2.0 w/Technology Pkg FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 272 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,756 lb | 145 | 13.8 | 6.2 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | FWD | $42,900 |
| FWD w/Technology Package | 2.0L 4-cyl | 272 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,756 lb | 145 | 13.8 | 6.2 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | FWD | $42,900 |
| 2.0 w/A-Spec Pkg FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 272 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,784 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 6.3 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | FWD | $45,650 |
| FWD w/A-Spec Package | 2.0L 4-cyl | 272 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,784 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 6.3 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | FWD | $45,650 |
| 2.0 SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 272 hp | 280 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $49,900 |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Package | 2.0L 4-cyl | 272 hp | 280 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $49,900 |
| Type S AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 355 hp | 354 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $53,700 |
| SH-AWD with High Performance Wheel and Tire Package | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,982 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $54,500 |
| Type S w/High Performance Wheel & Tire Pkg AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 355 hp | 354 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $54,500 |
| Type S w/Performance Tire SH-AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 355 hp | 354 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $54,500 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 12 | 272 hp | FWD | $38,900 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 3 | 355 hp | Type S AWD | $53,700 | +$14,800 | $1,829 | +$293 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic | 16 | FWD | $38,900 | 5.9 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the FWD: 272 hp, 25 mpg, $38,900. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | N Line FWD | 290 hp | 27 mpg | $33,750 | 5.7 s |
| Toyota Camry | XLE V6 FWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $35,720 | 5.6 s |
| Toyota Avalon | XLE FWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $36,825 | 5.5 s |
| Volkswagen Arteon | SE R-Line FWD | 300 hp | 28 mpg | $40,750 | 5.7 s |
| Lexus ES | 350 FWD | 302 hp | 26 mpg | $40,950 | 6.6 s |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | Sprint RWD | 280 hp | 27 mpg | $42,950 | 5.1 s |
Cheapest 6 of 7.
TLX by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2022 Lexus IS: 1.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2022 Lexus IS.
| Measure | 2022 Acura TLX | 2022 Lexus IS |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | SH-AWD | 500 F Sport Performance RWD |
| 0-60 | 5.9 s | 4.4 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Tested |
| Horsepower | 272 hp | 472 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,927 lb | 3,891 lb |
| hp per ton | 139 | 243 |
| lb per hp | 14.4 | 8.2 |
| MSRP | $41,100 | $56,850 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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