| Pros | Cons | What's New |
|---|---|---|
The sleek and sporty exterior | Poor steering feedback | Few mechanical enhancements like new wheels, suspension upgrades, and ride quality |
Plenty of standard features | Intrusive infotainment system | Upgraded driver assist and safety features |
Roomy interior and comfy seats | ||
Impressive safety features and scores |
$50,950
price310 hp @ 6500 rpm
horsepower272 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm
torque6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
transmission3.5L 6cyl FWD 6A
engine-
basic warrantyCompeting in the midsize sedan segment, the 2016 Acura RLX Sedan is a direct competitor to the Lexus GS 350, the Cadillac CTS, and the Audi A6 3.0T. The 2016 Acura RLX Sedan starts off at an MSRP of $50,950 with two trims in the lineup. It is offered with a 3.5L V6 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission, producing 310 horsepower and 272 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the 2016 Acura RLX Sedan manages a 0-60 of 6.3 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 24 MPG.
With all three trims sharing the same engine, we recommend the Technology trim, which comes with automatic wipers, leather upholstery, adaptive cruise control, and an ELS sound system with 14 speakers, etc as standard.
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Quarter Mile | Top Speed | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Acura RLX Ranked #6 | 6.7 sec | 14.5 sec | 124 mph | |||
2016 Lexus GS 350 Ranked #1 | 5.7 sec | 14.0 sec | - | |||
2016 Hyundai Genesis Ranked #2 | 5.9 sec | - | - | |||
2016 Nissan Maxima Ranked #3 | 6.1 sec | 14.5 sec | - | |||
2016 Cadillac CT6 Ranked #3 | 6.1 sec | 14.7 sec | 149 mph | |||
2016 Buick LaCrosse Ranked #4 | 6.2 sec | 14.7 sec | - |
Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range (C/H) | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Acura RLX Ranked #9 | 20 mpg | 31 mpg | 24 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 370/573.5 mi. | |||
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Ranked #1 | 28 mpg | 42 mpg | 33 mpg | 21.1 gal. | - | |||
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Ranked #2 | 27 mpg | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | 13 gal. | 351/481 mi. | |||
2016 Nissan Altima Ranked #2 | 27 mpg | 39 mpg | 31 mpg | 18 gal. | 486/702 mi. | |||
2016 Subaru Legacy Ranked #3 | 26 mpg | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 481/666 mi. | |||
2016 Hyundai Sonata Ranked #3 | 25 mpg | 38 mpg | 30 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 462.50/703 mi. |
Car Name | Length | Width | Height | Ground Clearance | Wheelbase | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Acura RLX Ranked #4 | 196.1 in. | 74.4 in. | 57.7 in. | 3.8 in. | 112.2 in. | |||
2016 Cadillac CT6 Ranked #1 | 204 in. | 74 in. | 57.9 in. | 7 in. | 122.4 in. | |||
2016 Buick LaCrosse Ranked #2 | 196.9 in. | 73.1 in. | 59.2 in. | 7 in. | 111.7 in. | |||
2016 Hyundai Genesis Ranked #3 | 196.5 in. | 74.4 in. | 58.3 in. | 5.3 in. | 118.5 in. | |||
2016 Kia Cadenza Ranked #5 | 195.7 in. | 72.8 in. | 58.1 in. | 5.4 in. | 112 in. | |||
2016 Audi A6 Ranked #6 | 194.2 in. | 73.8 in. | 57.8 in. | 5 in. | 114.6 in. |
Car Name | Trunk Capacity | Passenger Volume | Max Trunk Volume | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Acura RLX Ranked #10 | 14.9 cu.ft. | 102.1 cu.ft. | 14.9 cu.ft. | |||
2016 Chrysler 200 Ranked #1 | 16 cu.ft. | 101.4 cu.ft. | 323.1 cu.ft. | |||
2016 Hyundai Sonata Ranked #2 | 27.4 cu.ft. | 106.1 cu.ft. | 135.7 cu.ft. | |||
2016 Mazda 6 Ranked #3 | 14.8 cu.ft. | 99.7 cu.ft. | 120.8 cu.ft. | |||
2016 Buick LaCrosse Ranked #4 | 13.3 cu.ft. | 142.7 cu.ft. | 83.2 cu.ft. | |||
2016 Ford Fusion Ranked #5 | 16 cu.ft. | 102.8 cu.ft. | 10.4 cu.ft. |
Car Name | Cargo Volume | Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area | Max Cargo Volume | Bed Length | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Acura RLX Ranked #1 | 24 cu.ft. | 14.9 cu.ft. | 14.9 cu.ft. | 122 ft. | |||
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Ranked #2 | 13 cu.ft. | - | 12.9 cu.ft. | - | |||
2016 Nissan Altima Ranked #3 | 6.8 cu.ft. | 15.4 cu.ft. | 6.8 cu.ft. | - | |||
2016 Audi A6 Ranked #4 | 6.9 cu.ft. | 14.1 cu.ft. | 6.9 cu.ft. | - | |||
2016 Buick LaCrosse Ranked #5 | 83.2 cu.ft. | 13.3 cu.ft. | 83.2 cu.ft. | - | |||
2016 Toyota Camry Ranked #6 | 82 cu.ft. | 15.4 cu.ft. | 82 cu.ft. | - |
Car Name | Towing Capacity | Payload Capacity | Weight | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Acura RLX Ranked #2 | - | 850 lbs. | 3955 lbs. | |||
2016 Ford Fusion Ranked #1 | 1000 lbs. | - | 3431 lbs. | |||
2016 Cadillac CT6 Ranked #1 | 1000 lbs. | - | 3647 lbs. | |||
2016 Buick LaCrosse Ranked #1 | 1000 lbs. | - | 3895 lbs. | |||
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Ranked #2 | - | - | 3086 lbs. | |||
2016 Hyundai Sonata Ranked #2 | - | - | 3252 lbs. |
