2016 Acura TLX vs. 2015 Audi S3
2016 Acura TLX vs. 2015 Audi S3 - Front Left Comparison
2016 Acura TLX vs. 2015 Audi S3 - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Acura TLX vs. 2015 Audi S3 - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Acura TLX vs. 2015 Audi S3 - Side Comparison2016 Acura TLX
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2015 Audi S3
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What is the main difference between TLX and S3?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price, horsepower, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2016 Acura TLX is priced $9,405 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2015 Audi S3. Also, the 2015 S3 has a more powerful engine than the 2016 TLX. And finally, the body structure of TLX is slightly larger than that of the S3. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
- 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$31,695
$41,100
Engine
Engine
2.4L Inline-4
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
206 hp
292 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
24 MPG
23 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
35 MPG
31 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
28 MPG
26 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.0 in
70.0 in
Length
Length
190.3 in
175.4 in
Height
Height
57.0 in
55.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
109.3 in
103.8 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
96.5 ft2
85.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.2 in
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First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.6 in
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First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.5 in
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Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.7 in
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Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
34.5 in
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Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.4 in
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Costs
2016 Acura TLX
2015 Audi S3
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500 - $2,800
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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-
Lease Due
Lease Due
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-
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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