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I’m contemplating leasing a TLX which would be my fifth Acura. I need it to be a highway car.
is the fuel tank really only 15.9 gallons? When the gas light comes on, how much gas are you putting in the car? What is your highway driving range (at 77mph cruise)?
12k miles on my 2021 and I've yet to let my gas light come on so not sure how much longer with the light on. Not sure how people do that. You see you're under half a tank, just go fill up next stop. Considering highway you'll average 28-30mpg,. i usually cruise 77-80 also.
I’m not sure about this thing. Look, I’ve loved my previous Acura’s especially my second TL which had a V6 and easily beat 35mpg on the freeway.
But no spare tire (important as we have a cabin in the middle of nowhere), limited trunk space, and a tiny fuel tank, it seems Acura has made a lot of practicality sacrifices for the sake of style.
I am only midway through the lease of a 2020 Subaru Legacy turbo, a car which drives fine but is also endlessly annoying. With used car prices what they are it might be worth trading in, and TLX lease specials are supposed to be great right now. If the numbers can work I’ll take one for a long test drive.
Last edited by oldsnwbrdr; 06-26-2021 at 05:32 AM.
I’m not sure about this thing. Look, I’ve loved my previous Acura’s especially my second TL which had a V6 and easily beat 35mpg on the freeway.
But no spare tire (important as we have a cabin in the middle of nowhere), limited trunk space, and a tiny fuel tank, it seems Acura has made a lot of practicality sacrifices for the sake of style.
I am only midway through the lease of a 2020 Subaru Legacy turbo, a car which drives fine but is also endlessly annoying. With used car prices what they are it might be worth trading in, and TLX lease specials are supposed to be great right now. If the numbers can work I’ll take one for a long test drive.
The car is heavy, the fuel tank is small, and I only get 22-23 mpg combined. 15.9 gallon tank x 23 mpg = 366 mile range for me.
It might be better (or worse) for you but it's not getting close to 400 mile range on a full tank. If fuel economy and range are important, I highly suggest a different car.
Or find a 2020 ASpec TLX 2.4 (I had a 2018 - same car) and get close 6.5 litres per 100/km cruising at 75 mph. The 2.4 engine has excellent higher end torque for highway cruising and is a perfect city car as well. I gave it up for my current beauty as I don't put a lot of km on my cars, but it will always be remembered fondly, looks included.
12k miles on my 2021 and I've yet to let my gas light come on so not sure how much longer with the light on. Not sure how people do that. You see you're under half a tank, just go fill up next stop. Considering highway you'll average 28-30mpg,. i usually cruise 77-80 also.
yes the tank is 15.9
Hmmm, I do it all the time on long trips; the only time it was ever potentially a problem was driving across a lonely stretch of US-6 / US-50 in East Central Nevada, I figured I'd be down to about an eighth of a tank when I hit the Utah state line where there had been a gas station I'd used on any number of trips. Yup, sure enough, as I came upon that familiar stretch of highway I saw the gas station..., burned to the ground! I slowed down, turned off the A/C and made it all of the way to Delta, UT before I found an open gas station.
I have 1,500 miles on mine and am averaging 30.5 mpg- so I think some of it is based on your driving style. I also live in the suburbs so no bumper to bumper traffic so far.
I have 1,500 miles on mine and am averaging 30.5 mpg- so I think some of it is based on your driving style. I also live in the suburbs so no bumper to bumper traffic so far.
Pens Fan, is your TLX front wheel drive or all wheel?
The AWD is rated at 29 mpg on pure highway (probably with one person in the car, almost empty tank of gas, and no A/C). I've had 2 Acuras and never hit the rated numbers at the best of times.
The AWD is rated at 29 mpg on pure highway (probably with one person in the car, almost empty tank of gas, and no A/C). I've had 2 Acuras and never hit the rated numbers at the best of times.
I think your 30.5 mpg is raising some eyebrows.
I use Shell V Power exclusively and as i said in my first post I live in the real suburbs (north west Connecticut) so that I experience very little stop and go traffic-nice winding country roads for the most part. This has a lot to do with it and while I like to accelerate somewhat aggressively at times , for the most part I have a steady even foot while driving.
I use Shell V Power exclusively and as i said in my first post I live in the real suburbs (north west Connecticut) so that I experience very little stop and go traffic-nice winding country roads for the most part. This has a lot to do with it and while I like to accelerate somewhat aggressively at times , for the most part I have a steady even foot while driving.
Just take a pic of your info screen. Theres a trip section that tells you overall mpg
FYI sight unseen the dealer suggested 30k for my Subaru that I owe 31k on, KBB trade in value is actually a couple of $thou higher.
I asked what monthly payments are on a TLX advance with 36 mos/15000 miles, good credit, $2000 total out of pocket at purchase. I’d prefer the FWD version for lower cost and better fuel economy.
If I like the numbers I’ll take a long test drive.
FYI sight unseen the dealer suggested 30k for my Subaru that I owe 31k on, KBB trade in value is actually a couple of $thou higher.
I asked what monthly payments are on a TLX advance with 36 mos/15000 miles, good credit, $2000 total out of pocket at purchase. I’d prefer the FWD version for lower cost and better fuel economy.
If I like the numbers I’ll take a long test drive.
Sounds like you should be getting more for your Subaru, especially with car shortages and the used car market being so hot. I would go to multiple dealers to get the trade-in value I want. The sale price of the new car should be similar for most Acura dealerships.
I'm guessing you have a Subaru for it's AWD capability. You sure you would be ok with a FWD TLX? It only gets you back about 1 mpg more fuel economy.
Your suggestion makes sense for a reasonable "ballpark estimate". However, for a more accurate (but slower to get) number... record the start and finish odometer numbers when you buy fuel along with the gallons/liters purchased. Do this for a few fill ups and you'll get a better handle on the true mileage. So far with my 2020 TLX V-6 I'm averaging approx 27-28 mpg with mostly in town driving. Setting at "normal" and covid limited to only about 400 miles/mo. On future field trips (400+ highway miles) I anticipate seeing low 30's.... hopefully.
My past 3 TL's all got 32-33 MPG on the road and 26-27 in town. Yes, I know that the 2021's are heavier than the 1st gen TLXs, but they're still in line with the heft of the TLs. Penn's comments re quality of fuel also may have merit. Tier 1 fuel can have a measurable advantage over non-rated fuels if consistently used, perhaps 1-2 MPG in the long run. The only caveat is the question "Is Tier 1 fuel worth the premium cost in the short run... (mpg, cleaner injectors, etc)??
Your suggestion makes sense for a reasonable "ballpark estimate". However, for a more accurate (but slower to get) number... record the start and finish odometer numbers when you buy fuel along with the gallons/liters purchased. Do this for a few fill ups and you'll get a better handle on the true mileage. So far with my 2020 TLX V-6 I'm averaging approx 27-28 mpg with mostly in town driving. Setting at "normal" and covid limited to only about 400 miles/mo. On future field trips (400+ highway miles) I anticipate seeing low 30's.... hopefully.
My past 3 TL's all got 32-33 MPG on the road and 26-27 in town. Yes, I know that the 2021's are heavier than the 1st gen TLXs, but they're still in line with the heft of the TLs. Penn's comments re quality of fuel also may have merit. Tier 1 fuel can have a measurable advantage over non-rated fuels if consistently used, perhaps 1-2 MPG in the long run. The only caveat is the question "Is Tier 1 fuel worth the premium cost in the short run... (mpg, cleaner injectors, etc)??
A 2014 TL SHAWD Advance in its final year of existence had a V6, weighed 11 lbs more than my car, and got 18 / 26 / 21 mpg for city/hwy/combined.
Did you own Base or Tech TL's with no SHAWD? That's the only way to be significantly lighter and be in the 30+ mpg on highway.
I'm guessing you have a Subaru for it's AWD capability. You sure you would be ok with a FWD TLX? It only gets you back about 1 mpg more fuel economy.
Actually, I was coming out of a Lincoln MKZ and couldn’t find anything else I liked for the price I was willing to pay. The Subaru does drive nice and the interior is beautiful. It has very good power, decent mileage, and a 500 mile range on the freeway. However, the seats which were comfortable on my test drive are torture devices on long drives. And the electronics are buggy.
I have less than 3000K on my new 2021 TLX ASpec. I just got 10.6 Litres/100 km on suburban/urban driving on my last tank of gas, wich is better than the 11.3 rating (Canada). While not earthshattering, it's more than acceptable for the additional power and features compared to my 2018 ASpec ....and very hot looks. In my experience, I find that Acura, and other Japanese car makers often promosie less and deliver more in terms of fuel economy, again depending upon driving styles.
I don't think one can categorize car makers as delivering cars which can achieve better fuel economy results compared to their ratings. Over the years my wife and I have owned roughly three-dozen cars made by manufacturers all over the world, however, the vast majority were either produced in Germany, North America, or Japan, and literally every car we've had has been able to easily beat the EPA fuel economy numbers. My current 2006 TL 6MT is a prime example, the current EPA ratings for my car show MPG numbers of 18/21/26 (City/Combined/Highway), and yet my day-to-day "Combined" commute numbers were typically in the 26-29 MPG range, easily exceeding the 21 MPG estimate. On the highway it gets even better, with my best single tank yielding 534 miles on only 14.8 gallons of fuel (which equates to 855 kilometers on 56 liters of fuel, or using the Canadian calculation, 6.55 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers of distance).
My '07 TL-S 6MT has an 20/29 mpg rating. I typically average ~25 in daily driving and ~31 highway. I've driven it over 500 miles on a tank (17.1 gal) many times, twice non-stop for any reason. When the low fuel light comes on it has more than 2 gallons left in the tank. Since my wife and I like to take long driving vacations to see the USA, long range is important.
With my 05 TL - AT, I averaged a little over 21 mpg on my daily drive. My 21 TLX SH-AWD I am getting about the same mpg on my daily drive. Not really seeing any improvement over the V6 compared to the Turbo4.
I was quoted about $725/month for an AWD Advance with $2,000 down, 36 mos, 15,000 miles. Good credit. This does not strike me as a good deal.
This is a really high price especially with $2,000 down. You should contact multiple dealers since it is the end of the month and quarter and dealers want to meet their sales quotas. If you qualify Acura is offering $2,500 incentive for loyalty/conquest through July 6th which saves $75 a month. .
My new 2021 TLX/ASPEC, is awesome; but: City MPG, is between 11-16
HWY MPG; is 29-30, at 75MPH
Certainly, NOT the MFR. info
Best Acura MPG I ever had, was my 2018/TLX/ASPEC: Once, got 36MPG, HWY., going to Cape Cod
Anyway, enjoy the ride; it's great!
Target mileage for Type S @ 355BHP. 200+ miles @ 382BHP. Car has a bit over 8,000 miles now & mileage is up slightly. Had one segment of about 50 miles pretty flat ground, no traffic, no Waze warnings on totally autopilot when it got to 84mph @ 31 MPG with the CC set at 85MPH. Millage started dropping in fast traffic due to throttle use.
One of the issues with the 4 cylinders that the EPA does not do well is model all the little throttle pushes to maintain pace in local traffic. Every push is a bit of extra gas going into the engine. You don't need to work the throttle as much with a 6 cylinder turbo or N/A. My local number, not hard city center, is 22MPG. Penalty is 93 octane at - 0.10 a gallon pricing with the discount card at BP & Lowes.
Last edited by BEAR-AvHistory; 06-30-2021 at 01:42 PM.
Resurrecting this thread, I got surprised by the low fuel warning and arrived at the gas station today with a remaining range of 5 miles. The car took barely under 15.3 gallons. So there appears to be a 0.6 gallon “reserve” which is probably about 20 miles.
I grew up in the auto industry (Detroit) and spent five years with Honda in Marysville. Based upon what little I know, I never let a car get below 1/4 of a tank. Dirty gas and contaminants always end up in our tanks (especially if you keep your car for 10+ years) and diluting those contaminates is, in my humble opinion, key to long term engine reliability. My $0.02.
Resurrecting this thread, I got surprised by the low fuel warning and arrived at the gas station today with a remaining range of 5 miles. The car took barely under 15.3 gallons. So there appears to be a 0.6 gallon “reserve” which is probably about 20 miles.
Two things can't you set your own reserve (warning coming on) ? I have two levels set 30 miles & 10 miles. In some areas I drive stations are far apart. My regular DD car is 31.5 @ 80 over the road 400+ mile range on 13.5 gallon tank & about 22 @ 35 in town. Expect the new car will be a lot less.
Second you are getting killed on the deal. First thing you need to do before you shop is get an offer from CarMax so you have some kind of real base. They will write you a check for the number they give you. Then you need to see what the dealer will give you on a trade. In many states like NC the trade value reduces the amount the sales tax is based on. So in my case a 3% better CarMax offer over the dealers trade amount is a wash.
Agree on 1/4 tank refill, too much of a risk if you run dry with a modern car. The fuel pump uses fuel to help keep it cool. It has a cooling effect on the pumps skin & cars with a fuel return system keep cooling fuel running through the pump.
Last edited by BEAR-AvHistory; 01-10-2022 at 12:35 AM.
I mostly do city driving and in a lot of stop and go traffic; my average is about 220 miles to the tank. I don’t do a lot of highway driving, but on my current tank, I did a mixture of city and highway miles and I’m averaging 19.x MPGs. I predict I’ll be close to 300 miles by the time I need refill. Overall not good but I’m sure no TLX-S owner purchased this vehicle for fuel efficiency.
I mostly do city driving and in a lot of stop and go traffic; my average is about 220 miles to the tank. I don’t do a lot of highway driving, but on my current tank, I did a mixture of city and highway miles and I’m averaging 19.x MPGs. I predict I’ll be close to 300 miles by the time I need refill. Overall not good but I’m sure no TLX-S owner purchased this vehicle for fuel efficiency.
Still beats the abysmal city numbers the RDX gets and the MDX is getting the same or better than it.
But yeah outside of the Type-S which you expect because it's performance oriented Acura's backwards moves with real world fuel economy is odd.
One of the issues with the 4 cylinders that the EPA does not do well
I figured it was because EPA Estimates including have "Auto Stop/Start" Enabled (and the engine gets turned off quite a bit).
Personally, I turn it off (in various ways). I only re-enable when waiting in drive-thru (and then, I think it's pretty cool).
I figured it was because EPA Estimates including have "Auto Stop/Start" Enabled (and the engine gets turned off quite a bit).
Personally, I turn it off (in various ways). I only re-enable when waiting in drive-thru (and then, I think it's pretty cool).
Never use it. Have coded it inactive in those I can code. Lucked out on the SUV. I can't code it but it has a setup menu that is "keep last setting" used. So its stays turned off unless someone turns it back on.
I run the cars counter intuitive. In town sport+ on the transmission to keep the revs up in a lower gear than comfort would have picked. On the highway comfort on the transmission to enable automatic shifting into 8th gear.
Last edited by BEAR-AvHistory; 01-11-2022 at 07:28 PM.
Mine has consistently been around 18-19 with no highway use. Just over 3,000 miles.
Pfft, I wish. 😂
My Type S gets about 15mpg city and the highest I’ve gotten highway was 20.2mpg. I do push it a bit so that’s probably why but still… I do cringe at the pump. 😂
It depends how I drive, but my best was a pure highway road trip on cruise the whole way where I averaged 30.6 MPG in my 2021 TLX Type S. Otherwise, I average about 21MPG with mixed highway/city.
It depends how I drive, but my best was a pure highway road trip on cruise the whole way where I averaged 30.6 MPG in my 2021 TLX Type S. Otherwise, I average about 21MPG with mixed highway/city.
Was was the average speed? Makes a big difference is any cars mileage both city & highway.
06-25-2021, 01:31 PM
