Compare the2022 Acura TLXVS 2022 Honda Accord

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Acura TLX have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Honda Accord doesn’t offer pretensioners for the rear seat belts.

The TLX offers all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Accord doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

The TLX Advance has a standard Surround View Camera System to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Accord only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

Both the TLX and the Accord have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors, available blind spot warning systems and rear cross-path warning.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Acura TLX is safer than the Honda Accord:

	TLX	Accord
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	143	261
Neck Injury Risk	20%	23%
Neck Stress	175 lbs.	184 lbs.
Neck Compression	27 lbs.	74 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	258/267 lbs.	231/338 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Acura TLX is safer than the Honda Accord:

	TLX	Accord
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	128	140
Chest Movement	.8 inches	.8 inches
Hip Force	279 lbs.	431 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	181	386
Spine Acceleration	53 G’s	62 G’s
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	12 inches	13 inches
Spine Acceleration	33 G’s	34 G’s
Hip Force	484 lbs.	756 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Warranty

The TLX comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Accord’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

Acura’s powertrain warranty covers the TLX 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Honda covers the Accord. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles. Coverage on the Accord ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

Reliability

The battery on the TLX is in the trunk, which protects it from hot underhood temperatures that can degrade battery life. By keeping the TLX’s battery 20 to 30 degrees cooler, its life is increased by years. The Accord’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the TLX’s reliability 12 points higher than the Accord.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Acura vehicles are more reliable than Honda vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Acura 10th in reliability, above the industry average. With 37 more problems per 100 vehicles, Honda is ranked 27th.

Engine

The TLX’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 80 more horsepower (272 vs. 192) and 88 lbs.-ft. more torque (280 vs. 192) than the Accord’s standard 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder. The TLX’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 20 more horsepower (272 vs. 252) and 7 lbs.-ft. more torque (280 vs. 273) than the Accord’s optional 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The TLX Type S’ standard 3.0 turbo V6 produces 103 more horsepower (355 vs. 252) and 81 lbs.-ft. more torque (354 vs. 273) than the Accord’s optional 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Car and Driver the Acura TLX turbo 4 cyl. is faster than the Honda Accord 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder:

	TLX	Accord
Zero to 60 MPH	5.9 sec	7.3 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	15.3 sec	19.1 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	6.5 sec	8 sec
Quarter Mile	14.5 sec	15.7 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	97 MPH	91 MPH
Top Speed	131 MPH	121 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the TLX Type S’ fuel efficiency. The Accord doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

Regardless of its engine, the TLX’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. Honda only offers an automatic engine start/stop system on the Accord 1.5T.

The TLX has 1.1 gallons more fuel capacity than the Accord (15.9 vs. 14.8 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the TLX’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Accord:

	TLX	TLX Type S	Accord	Accord Sport/Touring
Front Rotors	13 inches	14.3 inches	11.5 inches	12.3 inches
Rear Rotors	13 inches	13 inches	11.1 inches	11.1 inches

The TLX stops much shorter than the Accord:

	TLX	Accord
70 to 0 MPH	165 feet	176 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	112 feet	135 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the TLX has larger standard tires than the Accord (235/50R18 vs. 225/50R17). The TLX Type S’ tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Accord (255/35R20 vs. 235/40R19).

The TLX Type S’ tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Accord Sport/Touring’s 40 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the TLX has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Accord. The TLX Type S’ 20-inch wheels are larger than the 19-inch wheels on the Accord Sport/Touring.

The TLX has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Accord doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the TLX’s wheelbase is 1.6 inches longer than on the Accord (113 inches vs. 111.4 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the TLX is 1.2 inches wider in the front and 1.3 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Accord.

The TLX Type S handles at .97 G’s, while the Accord pulls only .81 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The TLX Type S executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.7 seconds quicker than the Accord (25 seconds @ .75 average G’s vs. 27.7 seconds @ .61 average G’s).

Passenger Space

The TLX has .2 inches more front legroom and .5 inches more front hip room than the Accord.

Cargo Capacity

To allow full utilization of available cargo room, the TLX’s trunk lid uses concealed beam hinges that don’t intrude into the trunk. The Accord’s useful trunk space is reduced by its intrusive beam hinge.

The TLX’s standard folding rear seats are split to accommodate bulky cargo. The Accord LX’s standard single piece folding rear seat is not as flexible; long cargo and a passenger can’t share the rear seat.

Servicing Ease

The TLX uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Accord uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Acura service is better than Honda. J.D. Power ranks Acura 6th in service department satisfaction (above the industry average). With a 21% lower rating, Honda is ranked 20th.

Ergonomics

The TLX’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Accord’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

The TLX’s power window, power lock and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The Accord’s power window (except driver window) and power lock switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

The TLX’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Honda only offers heated mirrors on the Accord Sport 2.0T/Sport SE/EX-L/Touring.

On extremely cold winter days, the TLX Advance’s standard heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the car heater warms up. The Accord doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

Both the TLX and the Accord offer rear vents. For greater rear passenger comfort, the TLX has standard rear air conditioning vents to keep rear occupants cool in summer or warm in winter. The Accord doesn’t offer rear air conditioning vents, only heat vents.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Acura TLX and the Honda Accord, based on reliability, safety and performance.