2025 Acura TLX vs. 2025 Audi A4

Kelley Blue Book says the 2025 Acura TLX is propelled by a turbocharged 272-horsepower four-cylinder engine connected to a quick and smooth 10-speed automatic, with the TLX Type S's 355-hp turbo V6 racing from a standstill to 60 mph in just 4.9 seconds, standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and pricing starting at $46,595, versus the 2025 Audi A4, which has been largely unchanged for seven years and is energized by a 201-hp turbo four-cylinder in base form or a 261-hp engine in the 45 TFSI trim, with all A4 models coming with all-wheel drive standard and leather seats on every trim, unlike the TLX, and pricing beginning at $43,295. Kelley Blue Book adds that one reason for the price difference is that the Acura TLX is a bigger sedan than the Audi A4.

Which to choose, and why

Acura TLX: bigger and more powerful

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) says the 2025 Acura TLX is propelled by a turbocharged 272-horsepower four-cylinder engine connected to a quick and smooth 10-speed automatic, with the TLX Type S's 355-hp turbo V6 racing from a standstill to 60 mph in just 4.9 seconds, standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and pricing starting at $46,595.

Audi A4: standard AWD and leather, at a lower price

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) says the 2025 Audi A4, largely unchanged for seven years, is energized by a 201-hp turbo four-cylinder in base form or a 261-hp engine in the 45 TFSI trim, with all A4 models coming with all-wheel drive standard and leather seats on every trim, unlike the TLX, and pricing beginning at $43,295.

Why the price gap

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) says one reason for the price difference is that the Acura TLX is a bigger sedan than the Audi A4.

Cargo, fuel economy, and which buyer fits which car

Car Chomper (opens in a new tab) says the TLX offers a greater cargo capacity of 13.5 cubic feet versus the A4's 12.0 cubic feet, while the A4 sneaks ahead on fuel economy with 26 combined mpg compared to the TLX's 25 combined mpg, naming the TLX best for enthusiasts and families and the A4 best for commuters and best value thanks to its standard all-wheel drive and lower base price.

Questions buyers ask

Which is faster, the Acura TLX or Audi A4?

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) says the TLX Type S races 0-60 in 4.9 seconds; the base TLX's 272-hp engine also outpowers the base A4's 201 hp.

Does the Audi A4 come standard with all-wheel drive?

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) says yes, on all A4 models, unlike the TLX which requires moving up a trim.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Acura TLX: 3 records · Audi A4: 3 records.

Decision field	Acura TLX	Audi A4
Exact EPA records	3	3
Model / option labels	3	3
Drive layouts	All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	2L 4-cyl SIDI, 3L 6-cyl SIDI	2L 4-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid
Transmissions	Automatic (S10)	Automatic (AM-S7)
Fuel types	Premium	Premium
EPA classes	Compact Cars	Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
Combined efficiency	21–25 MPG/MPGe	26–29 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	Not listed	Not listed
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$3200–3800 per year	$2750–3050 per year

Head to head

Acura TLX vs. Audi A4: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	Acura TLX	Audi A4
Starting price (KBB base)	$46,595	$43,295
Top trim price (KBB base)	$59,245	$52,595
Horsepower	272-355 hp	201-261 hp
Torque	280-354 lb-ft	273 lb-ft
0 to 60 mph	n/a	5.2 sec
Curb weight	3,756-4,221 lb	n/a
Length	194.6 in	187.5 in
Wheelbase	113 in	111 in
Cargo volume	13.5 cu ft	12 cu ft
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Basic warranty	4 years	4 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2025 model year); prices are KBB base prices.

The Audi A4 starts $3,300 lower: $43,295 against $46,595 before options and fees.
On peak horsepower, the Acura TLX leads: 355 hp against 261 hp.
On peak torque, the Acura TLX leads: 354 lb-ft against 273 lb-ft.
On length, the Acura TLX leads: 194.6 in against 187.5 in.
On wheelbase, the Acura TLX leads: 113 in against 111 in.
On cargo volume, the Acura TLX leads: 13.5 cu ft against 12 cu ft.
Both list the same seating capacity: 5 seats.
Both list the same basic warranty: 4 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Acura TLX and the Audi A4.

2025 Acura TLX

The Acura TLX is a four-door entry-level luxury sedan that was produced by Acura, a luxury division of Honda, from 2014 through 2025. It was the successor to both the TL and TSX models. The discontinuation of the RLX after the 2020 model year left the TLX as the flagship sedan in Acura's lineup.

Safety: TLX safety features include Lane Keeping Assist System with Road Departure Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Blind Spot Information System, Tire Pressure Monitoring system with Tire Fill Assist, Collision Mitigation Braking System, and Vehicle Stability Assist. There are 7 airbags, including a driver's side knee airbag. 1 vehicle structure also rated "Acceptable" 2 strength-to-weight ratio: 5.67

Source: Acura TLX (Wikipedia)

NHTSA rated the 2025 Acura TLX overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 5 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (3 campaigns across the latest model years)

May 2026, Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic… Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
June 2025, Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles… Consequence: A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
December 2024, Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2023 TLX vehicles. The fuel filler neck and fuel tank may have been improperly welded, which can result in a fuel leak. Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Acura TLX, most often about electrical system (3), steering (2), engine (1).

2025 Audi A4

The Audi A4 is a line of luxury compact executive cars produced from 1994 to 2025 by the German car manufacturer Audi, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group. The A4 has been built in five generations and is based on the Volkswagen Group B platform. The first generation A4 succeeded the Audi 80.

Awards: Cars.com 2018 Luxury Car of the Year 2016 Best Premium Car - Fleet News Japan Car of the Year Award (Import Category - 2016) Kelly Blue Book Best Buy Award 2017 Motor Trend Car of the Year finalist 2017 What Car Car of the Year 2016

Source: Audi A4 (Wikipedia)

Safety. In the Euro NCAP safety and crash tests, the Audi B5 A4 received 3 stars for front- and side-impact protection, but the last star is flagged to indicate that the driver may be subjected to a high risk of chest injury in the side impact. Adult occupant = Pedestrian = (pre 2002 rating)

Performance. MMI system (Multi Media Interface) (multi-mode interface of driver information and entertainment systems); (3rd generation MMI expected in vehicles produced from week 22 of 2009).

NHTSA rated the 2025 Audi A4 overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 4 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 5 of 5 stars.

Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA for the 2024 Audi A4, most often about tires (1), electrical system (1), air bags (1).

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Comparison answer desk

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Q01Which is more efficient: the 2025 Acura TLX or the 2025 Audi A4?

Efficiency

The 2025 Audi A4 lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (27.5 vs. the 2025 Acura TLX's 23 MPG/MPGe).