Do you want an entry-level luxury sedan that won’t obliterate your pocketbook? The 2020 Toyota Avalon is a superb choice, with its elegant design, excellent driving dynamics, a roomy and upscale interior, advanced technologies, and a wide array of premium features — all at a reasonable price. Take a look at this 2020 Toyota Avalon vs 2020 Acura TLX comparison to see how the Avalon favorably stacks up against the competition.
The 2020 Toyota Avalon is very fun-to-drive, especially with its robust 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine, which delivers an output of 301 horsepower. The base-level 2.4-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine for the TLX produces just 206 horsepower, while its available 3.5-liter SOHC V6 engine generates 290 horsepower. Unlike the TLX, the Avalon offers an available Adaptive Suspension. It has driver-selectable settings, including a Sport Mode for a more engaging driving experience. Also, with a shorter turning circle (37.7’ vs 38.8’), the Avalon is more maneuverable than the TLX.
2020 Toyota Avalon |
VS |
2020 Acura TLX |
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301-hp | Maximum Horsepower | 290-hp |
Available | Adaptive Suspension | No |
Available | Rear Cross-Traffic Braking System | No |
16.1 cu-ft | Trunk Capacity | 14.3 cu-ft |
The 2020 Avalon edges out the 2020 TLX for efficiency, with an estimated fuel economy of up 22 city/32 hwy mpg, compared to 20 city/30 hwy mpg for the TLX. For even greater efficiency, the Avalon offers a hybrid model, which gets an estimated fuel economy of up to 43 city/44 hwy mpg. The TLX doesn’t offer a hybrid model.
You can count on a very safe ride with the Avalon and its safety-enhancing driving assistance technologies, such as the standard secondary collision braking system and the available rear cross-traffic braking system. The TLX doesn’t offer either of these features.
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