Performance Specs

The most glaring difference between the 2019 Toyota Avalon and the 2019 Acura TLX comes in the performance arena. Under the hood of each version of the 2019 Avalon is a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter, V-6 engine that is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. This will give Avalon drivers 301 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque. However, the standard engine for the 2019 TLX is a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder power plant with a peak output of just more than 205 horsepower. Acura also offers V-6 option, but that doesn’t quite match the performance specs of the 2019 Avalon either, making fewer than 300 horsepower.

Another interesting aspect of the battle between the 2019 Avalon and the 2019 Acura TLX are the fuel economy estimates provided by the Environmental Protection Agency. A base model Acura TLX with the four-cylinder engine can record up to 23 miles per gallon in the city and 33 miles per gallon on the highway. A corresponding version of the 2019 Toyota Avalon with its significantly more powerful V-6 engine can achieve up to 22 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway.