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| 2013 Acura ILX | 2013 Volkswagen GTI | 2012 Acura TSX | |
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#10 in Upscale Small Cars
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#1 in Upscale Small Cars
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2.0L Automatic
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2dr HB Man *Ltd Avail*
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Automatic
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U.S. News Scores
| Overall | 7.4 | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Critics' Rating | 6.9 | 9.4 | 8.6 |
| Performance | 7.2 | 8.5 | 7.4 |
| Interior | 7.1 | 9.3 | 7.8 |
| Safety | 9.4 | 9.8 | 10.0 |
| Reliability | 4.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 |
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General Specs
| Transmission | Automatic | Manual | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel/Engine | Gas I4 2.0L/122 | Turbocharged Gas I4 2.0L/121 | Gas I4 2.4L/144 |
| MPG | 24 City / 35 Hwy | 21 City / 31 Hwy | 22 City / 31 Hwy |
Exterior
Body
| Body Style | Sedan | 2 Door Hatchback | 4 Door Sedan |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase(in) | 105.100 | 101.5 | 106.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 179.100 | 165.8 | 185.6 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.600 | 70.0 | 72.4 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 55.600 | 57.8 | 56.7 |
Doors & Windows
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| Power Windows | |
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Exterior Features
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| Rear Spoiler | |
Measurements
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2910 | 3034 | 3470 |
Tires & Wheels
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| Tires - Rear Performance | |
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| Compact Spare Tire | |
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| Full Size Spare Tire | |
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| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | |
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| Aluminum Wheels | |
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| Chrome Wheels | |
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Interior
Convenience & Comfort
| Alarm | |
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| Auxiliary Pwr Outlet | |
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| Cruise Control | |
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| Vehicle Anti-Theft System | |
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| Fog Lamps | |
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| Auto-Off Headlights | |
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| HID headlights | |
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| Interior Cargo Shade | |
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| Keyless Start | |
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| Front Reading Lamps | |
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| Adjustable Steering Wheel | |
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| Steering Wheel Controls | |
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| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | |
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| Trip Computer | |
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| Remote Trunk Release | |
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| Universal Garage Door Opener | |
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| Intermittent Wipers | |
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| Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers | |
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| Front Floor Mats | |
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| Keyless Entry | |
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| Power Door Locks | |
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| Electrochromic rearview mirror | |
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| Heated Mirrors | |
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| Power Driver Mirror | |
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| Driver Vanity Mirror | |
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| Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror | |
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| Passenger Vanity Mirror | |
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| Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror | |
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| Power Steering | |
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Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 89.300 | 93.5 | 94.5 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.000 | 39.3 | 37.6 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.300 | 41.2 | 42.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.600 | 54.6 | 57.8 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 50.200 | - TBD - | 55.6 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 35.900 | 38.5 | 37.0 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 34.100 | 35.5 | 34.3 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 53.500 | 53.1 | 56.1 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 51.700 | - TBD - | 54.2 |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (cu. ft.) | - TBD - | ||
| Trunk Volume (cu. ft.) | 12.300 | 14.0 |
Entertainment
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| Premium Sound System | |
Heating & Cooling
| Climate Control | |
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| Dual Zone A/C | |
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| A/C | |
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| Rear A/C | |
Navigation & Communication
| Wireless Cell Phone Hookup | |
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Seats
| Cloth Seats | |
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| Premium Synthetic Seats | |
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| Vinyl Seats | |
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| Heated Driver Seat | |
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| Driver Lumbar | |
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| Passenger Lumbar | |
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| Seat Memory | |
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| Power Driver Seat | |
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| Power Passenger Seat | |
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| Pass-Through Rear Seat | |
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| 2nd Row Bench Seat | |
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| Fixed Bench Seat | |
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| Split Bench Seat | |
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| Bucket Seats | |
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Safety
Airbags
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| Passenger Air Bag | |
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| Side Head Air Bag | |
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| Rear Head Air Bag | |
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| Side Air Bag | |
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Brakes
| 4-Wheel ABS | |
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| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | |
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Safety Features
| Brake Assist | |
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| Electronic Stability Control | |
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| Daytime Running Lights | |
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| Child Safety Locks | |
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| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | |
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| Traction Control | |
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| Emergency Trunk Release | |
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Mechanical
Engine & Performance
| Front Wheel Drive | |
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| 4 Cylinder Engine | |
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| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/121 | 2.4L/144 |
| Horsepower (Net @ RPM) | 150 @ 6500 | 200 @ 5100-6000 | 201 @ 7000 |
| Torque (Net @ RPM) | 140 @ 4300 | 207 @ 1800-5000 | 170 @ 4300 |
| Transmission | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Manual | Automatic |
| Turning diameter | 36.100 | 35.8 | 36.7 |
Fuel
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | 24 | 21 | 22 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | 35 | 31 | 31 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 13.200 | 14.5 | 18.5 |
Suspension
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| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Double Wishbone | ||
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-link |
Transmission
| Automatic | |
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| Automatic Transmission w/Manual Mode | |
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| 5-Speed Automatic | |
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