2023 Acura TLX 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.0s
- SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package, 272 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 65 of 84 sedans (2023).
- Horsepower: rank 46 of 84 sedans (2023).
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 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 | $49,000 |
| 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 | N/A |
| FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 272 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,709 lb | 147 | 13.6 | 6.2 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | FWD | $40,050 |
| 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 | $44,050 |
| 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 | N/A |
| 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 | $46,800 |
| 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 | N/A |
| 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 | $51,250 |
| Type S AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 355 hp | 354 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $55,750 |
| Type S SH-AWD with High Performance Wheel and Tire Package | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,990 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $56,550 |
| 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 | $56,550 |
| Type S PMC Edition AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 355 hp | 354 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $62,000 |
| 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 | N/A |
| 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 | N/A |
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 | 9 | 272 hp | FWD | $40,050 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4 | 355 hp | Type S AWD | $55,750 | +$15,700 | $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 | 14 | FWD | $40,050 | 6.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the FWD: 272 hp, 25 mpg, $40,050. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | N Line FWD | 290 hp | 27 mpg | $34,825 | 7.1 s |
| Toyota Camry | XLE V6 FWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $36,195 | 5.6 s |
| Lexus ES | 350 FWD | 302 hp | 26 mpg | $41,940 | 6.6 s |
| Volkswagen Arteon | SE R-Line FWD | 300 hp | 28 mpg | $43,010 | 5.7 s |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | RWD | 280 hp | 27 mpg | $44,280 | 5.8 s |
| BMW 3 Series | 330e Plug-In Hybrid RWD | 288 hp | 27 mpg | $44,900 | N/A |
TLX by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 Lexus IS: 1.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 Lexus IS.
| Measure | 2023 Acura TLX | 2023 Lexus IS |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package | 500 F SPORT Performance RWD |
| 0-60 | 6.0 s | 4.4 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Tested |
| Horsepower | 272 hp | 472 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,990 lb | 3,891 lb |
| hp per ton | 136 | 243 |
| lb per hp | 14.7 | 8.2 |
| MSRP | $49,000 | $58,270 |
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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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree