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2020 Acura TLX FWD vs 2020 Audi A4

The 2020 Audi A4 uses less fuel: 7.8 against 9.8 l/100km, about 20% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2020 Audi A4 costs about $2,164 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2020 Audi A4 has fewer NHTSA recalls (3 against 5). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2020 Audi A4 leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2020 Acura TLX FWD9.8 l/100km
2020 Audi A47.8 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2020 Acura TLX FWD232.4 g/km
2020 Audi A4183.3 g/km
Kerb weight
2020 Acura TLX FWD1,732 kg
2020 Audi A41,648 kg
NHTSA recalls
2020 Acura TLX FWD5
2020 Audi A43
Owner complaints
2020 Acura TLX FWD62
2020 Audi A4127
NCAP overall rating
2020 Acura TLX FWD5
2020 Audi A45

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2020 Acura TLX FWD2020 Audi A4
CO2232.4 g/km183.3 g/km
Combined9.8 l/100km7.8 l/100km
Complaints62127
Recall campaigns53
Cylinders64
Displacement3,500 cc1,984 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV125L3ULEV70
Extra-urban7.6 l/100km6.7 l/100km
FuelPremium GasolinePremium Gasoline
Gears97
Height1,450 mm1,430 mm
Kerb weight1,732 kg1,648 kg
Length4,840 mm4,760 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (S9)Automatic (AM-S7)
Urban11.8 l/100km8.7 l/100km
Wheelbase2,780 mm2,820 mm
Width1,850 mm1,850 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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