Compare the2023 Toyota CamryVS 2022 Acura ILX

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

Safety

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For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Toyota Camry 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 Acura ILX doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear seat belts.

In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the Camry are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out. The ILX doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

The Toyota Camry has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The ILX doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The Camry has a standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The ILX doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The Camry XLE/XSE offers an optional Rear Cross Traffic Braking that uses rear sensors to monitor for objects to the rear and automatically applies the brakes to prevent a collision. The ILX doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

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

The Camry XLE/XSE offers an optional Bird’s Eye View Camera to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The ILX only offers a rear monitor.

Both the Camry and the ILX have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, 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 Toyota Camry is safer than the Acura ILX:

	Camry	ILX
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	140	227
Neck Injury Risk	20%	26%
Neck Compression	13 lbs.	56 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	21%	40%
Neck Stress	136 lbs.	166 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	266/310 lbs.	768/623 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 Toyota Camry is safer than the Acura ILX:

	Camry	ILX
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	134	234
Chest Movement	.7 inches	.9 inches
Abdominal Force	136 lbs.	143 lbs.
Hip Force	296 lbs.	487 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	289	324
Spine Acceleration	48 G’s	64 G’s
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	14 inches	14 inches
HIC	164	299
Spine Acceleration	35 G’s	56 G’s
Hip Force	622 lbs.	945 lbs.

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

For its performance in IIHS driver-side and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, updated side impact, headlight, daytime pedestrian crash prevention, and nighttime pedestrian crash prevention testing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the Camry its highest rating: “Top Safety Pick Plus” for 2023, a rating granted to only 29 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The ILX last would have qualified as only a standard “Top Safety Pick” in 2017.

Warranty

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Camry for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Acura doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the ILX.

There are almost 5 times as many Toyota dealers as there are Acura dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Camry’s warranty.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are better in initial quality than Acura vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota above average in initial quality. With 20 more problems per 100 vehicles, Acura is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Acura vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota above average in long-term dependability. With 34 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Acura is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2023 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Acura vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota first in overall reliability. Acura is ranked 8th.

Engine

The Camry XSE AWD’s standard 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder produces 4 more horsepower (205 vs. 201) and 5 lbs.-ft. more torque (185 vs. 180) than the ILX’s 2.4 DOHC 4-cylinder. The Camry XSE’s standard 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder produces 5 more horsepower (206 vs. 201) and 6 lbs.-ft. more torque (186 vs. 180) than the ILX’s 2.4 DOHC 4-cylinder. The Camry’s optional 3.5 DOHC V6 produces 100 more horsepower (301 vs. 201) and 87 lbs.-ft. more torque (267 vs. 180) than the ILX’s 2.4 DOHC 4-cylinder.

As tested in Car and Driver the Toyota Camry V6 is faster than the Acura ILX:

	Camry	ILX
Zero to 60 MPH	5.6 sec	6.6 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	13.9 sec	17.2 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	5.8 sec	7 sec
Quarter Mile	14.2 sec	15.2 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	101 MPH	94 MPH
Top Speed	134 MPH	133 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Camry gets better mileage than the ILX:

			MPG
Camry
	FWD	LE/SE 2.5 DOHC 4-cyl.	28 city/39 hwy
		XLE 2.5 DOHC 4-cyl.	27 city/38 hwy
	AWD	2.5 DOHC 4-cyl.	25 city/34 hwy
ILX
	FWD	2.4 DOHC 4-cyl.	24 city/34 hwy

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Toyota Camry uses regular unleaded gasoline. The ILX requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

The Camry AWD’s standard fuel tank has 1.2 gallons more fuel capacity than the ILX (14.4 vs. 13.2 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Camry FWD’s standard fuel tank has 2.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the ILX (15.8 vs. 13.2 gallons).

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Toyota Camry higher (5 to 7 out of 10) than the Acura ILX (3). This means the Camry produces up to 24.5 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the ILX every 15,000 miles.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Camry TRD’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the ILX:

	Camry TRD	ILX
Front Rotors	12.9 inches	12.3 inches

The Camry stops much shorter than the ILX:

	Camry	ILX
70 to 0 MPH	156 feet	184 feet	Car and Driver

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Camry SE/XLE’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the ILX (235/45R18 vs. 225/40R18).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Camry XSE/TRD has standard 19-inch wheels. The ILX’s largest wheels are only 18-inches.

The Camry has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the ILX; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Camry’s wheelbase is 6.1 inches longer than on the ILX (111.2 inches vs. 105.1 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Camry is 2.9 inches wider in the front and 2.7 inches wider in the rear than the track on the ILX.

The Camry’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (59.5% to 40.5%) than the ILX’s (63% to 37%). This gives the Camry more stable handling and braking.

The Camry TRD handles at .94 G’s, while the ILX A-SPEC pulls only .83 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

Passenger Space

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the Camry a Mid-size car, while the ILX is rated a Compact.

The Camry has 11.1 cubic feet more passenger volume than the ILX (100.4 vs. 89.3).

The Camry has .3 inches more front headroom, 5.1 inches more front hip room, 2.1 inches more front shoulder room, 2.1 inches more rear headroom, 4 inches more rear legroom, 3 inches more rear hip room and 2.1 inches more rear shoulder room than the ILX.

Cargo Capacity

The Camry has a much larger trunk than the ILX (15.1 vs. 12.4 cubic feet).

A low lift-over trunk design makes loading and unloading the Camry easier. The Camry’s trunk lift-over height is 26.8 inches, while the ILX’s liftover is 28.7 inches.

The Camry’s standard folding rear seats are split to accommodate bulky cargo. The ILX’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 Camry uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The ILX 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.

Ergonomics

The Camry XLE/XSE offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed, tachometer and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The ILX doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The power windows standard on both the Camry and the ILX have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Camry is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The ILX prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

The Camry’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 ILX’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The Camry’s headlights were rated “Good” to “Acceptable” by the IIHS, while the ILX’s headlights are rated “Poor.”

While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors standard on the Camry detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams. The ILX doesn’t offer automatic dimming high beams.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the Camry XLE/XSE keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The ILX doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

On extremely cold winter days, the Camry’s optional (except Nightshade/TRD) heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the car heater warms up. The ILX doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

Both the Camry and the ILX offer rear vents. For greater rear passenger comfort, the Camry offers optional rear air conditioning vents to keep rear occupants cool in summer or warm in winter. The ILX doesn’t offer rear air conditioning vents, only heat vents.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Toyota Camry (except Nightshade/TRD) offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) for the front seat. The ILX doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

Economic Advantages

Insurance will cost less for the Camry owner. The Car Book by Jack Gillis rates the Camry with a number “5” insurance rate while the ILX is rated higher at a number “10” rate.

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the Camry is less expensive to operate than the ILX because typical repairs cost less on the Camry than the ILX, including $51 less for a starter, $37 less for fuel injection, $61 less for a fuel pump and $26 less for front struts.

Recommendations

The Toyota Camry has won recognition from these important consumer publications:

	Camry	ILX
Consumer Reports® Recommends	TRUE	FALSE
Car Book “Best Bet”	TRUE	FALSE

The Toyota Camry outsold the Acura ILX by almost 47 to one during 2022.