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Acura ILX
2021 Acura ILX
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$26,100
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.0
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Honda Accord
2021 Honda Accord
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$24,970
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8.5
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2021 Volkswagen Jetta
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$18,995
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Overview

Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 34 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 30 MPG
Hwy: 38 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 30 MPG
Hwy: 41 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
12.4 ft³
Trunk Volume
16.7 ft³
Trunk Volume
14.1 ft³

Photos

Acura ILX
2019-2021 Acura ILX Rear Angle View
2019-2021 Acura ILX Dashboard
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Honda Accord
2021 Honda Accord Rear Angle View
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Volkswagen Jetta
2019-2021 Volkswagen Jetta Rear Angle View
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
201 hp @ 6800 rpm
192 hp @ 5500 rpm
147 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
192 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,095 lbs
3,150 lbs
2,895 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
28 MPG
33 MPG
34 MPG
City
24 MPG
30 MPG
30 MPG
Highway
34 MPG
38 MPG
41 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 Tons/yr
5.3 Tons/yr
5.2 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
14.8 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
316.8 miles
444 miles
396 miles
Cruising Range Highway
448.8 miles
562.4 miles
541.2 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
182.2 in
196.1 in
185.1 in
Height
55.6 in
57.1 in
57.4 in
Max Width
70.6 in
73.3 in
70.8 in
Front Width
59.4 in
63 in
60.7 in
Rear Width
60.2 in
63.4 in
60.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
111.4 in
105.7 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
5.6 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.3 in
42.3 in
41.1 in
Front Seat Headroom
38 in
39.5 in
38.5 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.6 in
58.3 in
55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
50.3 in
55.3 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
34 in
40.4 in
37.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
35.9 in
37.3 in
37.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.6 in
56.5 in
54 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
51.7 in
55 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
12.4 ft³
16.7 ft³
14.1 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
36.8 ft
38.2 ft
36.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7.5"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7.5"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam

Tires

Front Tire
P215/45VR17
P225/50VR17
P205/60HR16
Rear Tire
P215/45VR17
P225/50VR17
P205/60HR16
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Modern Steel Metallic
  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Modern Steel Metallic
  • Modern Steel Metallic
  • Black Uni
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Pyrite Silver Metallic
  • Silk Blue Metallic
  • Tornado Red

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Majestic Black Pearl
  • Performance Red Pearl
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Radiant Red Metallic
Habanero Orange Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Ebony, Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Gray, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Ivory, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Storm Gray, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Titan Black, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Not Available
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Not Available
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
N/A
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
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