| 2025 Acura TLX | Vs. | 2025 Lexus IS |
| 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 | Base Engine | 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 |
| 272 hp | Base Horsepower | 241 hp |
| 280 lb-ft of torque | Base Torque | 258 lb-ft of torque |
| 34.9 inches | Rear Legroom | 32.2 inches |
| 12.3-inch Dual-Content Center Display | Standard Media Screen | 8-inch touchscreen display |
When you’re shopping for a high-performing, premium sedan, you can find many options in the Lexus and Acura lineups, like the IS and the TLX. If you have room for just one more car in your Houston garage, which model deserves that spot? The 2025 Acura TLX has several advantages over the 2025 Lexus IS. Learn the details in the following guide from Group 1 Acura Southwest Houston.
Both sports sedans deliver exhilarating performance that you’ll love on the streets of Bellaire. However, the new TLX offers significantly better standard horsepower and torque. While the IS produces better maximum horsepower and torque, you will need to pay to upgrade to the top engine. Discover these vehicles’ engine options and their respective specifications below:
The TLX and the IS have 5 seats, so you can commute around town with friends or family. If you’re constantly on the go with passengers in the back, you’ll want to make sure they’re comfortable. In the back of the Acura sedan, there is 34.9 inches of legroom, compared to the 32.2 inches in the Lexus model. That said, your rear passengers will be comfortable inside the TLX even during long journeys in Stafford.
Of course, the driver’s experience is also important. The new Acura TLX features a 12.3-inch Dual-Content Center Display along with a 12.3-inch Precision Cockpit™ Digital Instrument Cluster. See everything clearly as you drive to your destination, thanks to these standard features. On the other hand, the Lexus IS has a smaller touchscreen display that is 8 inches.
Experience everything the TLX has to offer during a test drive at Group 1 Acura Southwest Houston. Visit our Houston showroom today, and discover the latest trim selection in person.
