Comparison - Alfa Romeo Giulia Sport 2018 - vs - Acura TLX Advance Package 2019

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Model: 
Average Price: 
41,445
Updated: 
05 Jun 2018
43,950
Updated: 
05 Jun 2018
Car Type: 
Car
Car
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2018
2019
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
15.30gals
17.20gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Vulcano Black Metallic
#101413
Alfa Rosso
#992928
Silverstone Gray Metallic
#B7B5B6
Alfa White
#F0F0F0
Montecarlo Blue Metallic
#143B72
Misano Blue Metallic
#0044C9
Vesuvio Gray Metallic
#403E3F
Stromboli Gray Metallic
#8B8B8B
Alfa Black
#151314
Color: 
Platinum White Pearl
#F4F4F4
Crystal Black Pearl
#0B0B0B
Modern Steel Metallic
#737374
San Marino Red
#8A1320
Fathom Blue Pearl
#3C486E
Lunar Silver Metallic
#656C74

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia ranked #1 in Luxury Small Cars. Currently the Alfa Romeo Giulia has a score of 9.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 18 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Authoritative engines
Class-leading athletic handling

Cons
Restricted rear-seat legroom
Limited cargo space

By: 
usnews.com

A short stint behind the wheel is all it takes to fall in love and forgive its flaws.

Pros
Hot-blooded styling,
designer interior,
fun-loving driving dynamics.

Cons
Stingy storage cubbies,
inadequate backup camera,
untested long-term reliability.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia presents plenty of compelling reasons to jump ship from the “default” sports sedan brands.

Pros
So good to drive
Quadrifoglio is almost a Ferrari sedan
Gorgeous styling
Reasonable value
Many permutations available

Cons
Tight rear seat
Infotainment way behind
Rivals are more efficient
Some cheap bits inside
Reliability a big question mark

By: 
thecarconnection.com

New 19-inch wheel design for certain trims.A-Spec Appearance package extended to four-cylinder model.

PROS
Interior is quiet and trimmed with high-quality materials
Comes standard with several desirable driver safety aids
Back seat comfortably seats adults

CONS
Four-cylinder engine is underpowered
Competent but bland driving character
No real zest or gusto

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2019 Acura TLX is a sharp luxury mid-size sedan, but lacks the performance pedigree and options that others may offer.

Pros
A-Spec option for 4-cylinder
Quiet, refined ride
Plenty of standard safety features
Strong V-6 with decent fuel economy
Responsive infotainment system

Cons
Anonymous, muted design
Cramped interior
Dual-screen infotainment

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2019 Acura TLX ranked #12 in Luxury Midsize Cars. Currently the Acura TLX has a score of 7.9 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 37 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Good gas mileage
Plenty of standard and available features
Lower starting price than competitors

Cons
Below-average trunk space
Rivals are quicker
Rivals handle better
Rivals are more opulent

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
23.00mpg
20.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
31.00mpg
31.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
24
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
3.50L
Torque: 
306ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
267ft-lbs
at 4 500rpm
Horsepower: 
280hp
at 5 200rpm
290hp
at 6 200rpm
Cam Type: 
Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
yes
On steering wheel: 
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Keyless Ignition
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Leather And Simulated Alloy Steering Wheel
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Sun Sensor

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
182.60in
190.70in
Width: 
73.70in
73.00in
Height: 
57.10in
57.00in
Ground Clearance: 
5.90in
Wheel Base: 
111.00in
109.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.60
37.20
Rear Head Room: 
37.60
36.70
Front Leg Room: 
42.40in
42.60in
Rear leg room: 
35.10in
34.50in
Front Hip Room: 
55.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.10in
57.50in
Rear Hip Room: 
54.90in
Rear Shoulder room: 
53.60in
55.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
14.30cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3640.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
6 -Way Power Driver Seat
6 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Leather
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Premium Leather
Sport Front Seats
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding With Pass-Thru Center Armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding Center Armrest
Multi-Level Heating

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Keyless Ignition
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Sun Sensor
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
8 Total Speakers
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
10 Total Speakers
USB Connection
1 Subwoofer(S)
Speed Sensitive Volume Control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 X 8.0
19 X 8.0
Wheels more: 
All Season Tires
All Season Tires
Painted Alloy Wheels
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear ventilated disc brakes
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlamp
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
LED Headlamp
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Options

Packages: 
8.8" Navigation Radio W/SiriusXM Package
Sport Interior Package
Cargo Convenience Package
Driver Assist Dynamic Plus Package
Sport Quick Order Package 22J
Cold Weather Package
Driver Assist Static W/Front Sensors Package
Exterior Options: 
Calipers Gloss Black W/White Script
Calipers Gloss Yellow W/Black Script
Dual-Pane Sunroof
Alfa Romeo Car Cover
Calipers Gloss Red W/White Script
Interior Options: 
Harman Kardon Premium Audio
8.8" Radio W/SiriusXM Package
AM/FM Bluetooth W/Navigation 6.5" Radio
SiriusXM Satellite Radio

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black/Ice
#FFFFFF
Black
#FFFFFF
Black/Red
#8F6162
Black/Tan
#C79676
Color: 
Espresso, premium leather
#4F3934
Ebony, premium leather
#221E1F
Parchment, premium leather
#D4C2A0
Graystone, premium leather
#8D8A83