2025 Acura
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2025 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 19 - 22 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 25 - 31 MPG | 35 - 36 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | Info not available |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic, Manual |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 272 - 355 hp | 228 hp |
| Exterior Length | 194.6 in | 186.9 in |
| Exterior Width | 75.2 in | 70.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.4 in
Rear 34.9 in |
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.2 in
Rear 36.3 in |
Front 37.9 in
Rear 37.2 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Jetta GLI than the Acura TLX, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Acura TLX and the Volkswagen Jetta GLI in the front seats.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Acura TLX as you will with the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Acura TLX will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Acura TLX is much wider than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Acura TLX, which is slightly longer than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.
Handling
The Acura TLX has a larger turning radius than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Acura TLX is somewhat more powerful than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the engine of the Acura TLX transmits a bit more power to the wheels than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.
Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Acura TLX and the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.