Which is Better? The 2019 Honda Accord or 2019 Acura TLX?

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The 2019 Honda Accord proves that you can buy a premium mid-size at an affordable market price. Having a luxurious design, the 2019 Acura TLX comes with a much larger price tag. Available with a three-mode hybrid system, the Accord is significantly more efficient than the performance-oriented TLX. This Honda model also offers better value in digital technology.

Efficiency

The 2019 Accord is available with an all-new hybrid powertrain that delivers a total output of just more than 210 horsepower. A four-cylinder gasoline engine with the i-VTEC logo is integrated into the efficient system under the hood. Backed up by an eight-year warranty, a lithium-ion battery is standard in the hybrid system. This powerful battery works in tandem with an electric motor that generates alternating current from a permanent magnet. When running at threshold levels, the Accord's hybrid system delivers a fuel economy of 48 MPG*. You can turn on the EV Mode to use only electrical power for a drive. The ECON Mode automatically selects the optimum combination of gasoline and electrical energy. Additionally, the hybrid powertrain could run on the Sport Mode. When equipped with a four-cylinder gas engine, the 2019 Acura TLX gets a maximum fuel economy of only 32 MPG on the highway.

Gear Option

To change gears in the 2019 Accord Sport trim, you'll have to precisely manipulate a clutch in the six-speed manual transmission. If you want more gear options, get the continuously variable transmission that's available with paddle shifting. Compatible only with the hybrid powertrain, an electronic CVT selects efficient gear ratios for any drive. You can take advantage of the Deceleration Selectors to reduce fuel consumption when the car slows down on the highway. An electric motor provides a 0.805 gear ratio in this highly adaptive transmission. Additionally, the 2019 Accord is available with an automatic transmission that includes 10 permanent gear ratios. You'll get extra leverage from the shift-by-wire technology that's tuned for smooth handling. Paired with a V6 engine, the 2019 Acura TLX's nine-speed automatic transmission has a high-performance design. The car's I-4 engine sends torque to a dual-clutch transmission with eight gear ratios.

Value

Installed in the 2019 Accord Sport and above editions, an 8.0-inch electrostatic touch screen connects you to a digital world. This allows you to gain access to the infotainment system that displays graphics in 720p resolution. You'll need to dish out more than $36,000 to get the 2019 Acura TLX's 8.0-inch VGA touch screen that's part of the Technology Package. The Acura Navigation System includes three-dimensional maps, voice recognition and live traffic data. The Accord Touring has the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation that comes with a complimentary subscription to HD Digital Traffic. This high-end trim also boasts wireless charging, WiFi network and the HondaLink suite.

At Pohanka Honda, we encourage our customers to test drive the 2019 Accord that's available in six models. How does this mid-size sedan beat the 2019 Acura TLX? We'll give you plenty of key highlights.

*Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.