Compare Acura TL vs Lexus ES

Engine

3.5L V6 Gas

Engine

3.5L V6 Gas

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 20 MPG

Hwy: 29 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 22 MPG

Hwy: 32 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.5 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.9 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

13.1 ft³

Trunk Volume

13.9 ft³

2012-2014 Acura TL Right Rear Three Quarter View

2012-2014 Acura TL Side View Internal Front Space

Engine and Transmission

Engine

3.5L V6 Gas

Horsepower

280 hp @ 6200 rpm

302 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque

254 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm

267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,726 lbs

3,690 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

23 MPG

26 MPG

City

20 MPG

22 MPG

Highway

29 MPG

32 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.8 Tons/yr

6.8 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.5 gallons

15.9 gallons

Cruising Range City

370 miles

349.8 miles

Cruising Range Highway

536.5 miles

508.8 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

194 in

195.9 in

Height

57.2 in

56.9 in

Max Width

74 in

73.4 in

Front Width

63.2 in

62.9 in

Rear Width

63.8 in

63.4 in

Wheelbase

109.3 in

113 in

Ground Clearance

4.5 in

N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

42.5 in

42.4 in

Front Seat Headroom

38.4 in

37.5 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

58.2 in

55.9 in

Front Seat Hip Room

55.7 in

55 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

36.2 in

39.2 in

Rear Seat Headroom

36.7 in

37.8 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

56.2 in

54.3 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

54.8 in

54.3 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

13.1 ft³

13.9 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

38.4 ft

38 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17" x 8"

17" x 7.5"

Rear Wheel Size

17" x 8"

17" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone

Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P245/50VR17

P215/55VR17

Rear Tire

P245/50VR17

P215/55VR17

Spare Tire

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Basque Red Pearl II
Bellanova White Pearl
Bellanova White Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
Graphite Luster Metallic
Graphite Luster Metallic
Silver Moon
Silver Moon
Still Night Pearl

Caviar
Cloudburst Gray
Eminent White Pearl
Iridium
Matador Red Mica
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Nightfall Mica
Obsidian
Sunlit Green

Standard Interior Materials

Ebony, Leather Seat Trim
Graystone, Leather Seat Trim
Parchment, Leather Seat Trim

Acorn, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim
Acorn, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim (LD)
Black, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim
Black, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim (LD)
Palomino, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim
Palomino, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim (LD)
Rich Creme, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim (LD)

Infotainment

HD Radio

Not Available

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Premium Sound System

Not Available

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Not Available

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Not Available

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Not Available

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Not Available

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Standard

Optional

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Not Available

Optional

Navigation System

Not Available

Optional

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Standard

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Not Available

Optional

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Not Available

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Not Available

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Keyless Start

Not Available

Standard

Telematics

Not Available

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Not Available

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Not Available

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Not Available

Optional

Blind Spot Monitor

Not Available

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Not Available

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Not Available

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Side Crash Rating

Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Not Available

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Not Available

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

6 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

6 Years / 70,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

Maintenance

N/A

1 Years / 10,000 Miles

Compare Acura TL vs Lexus ES

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary