Asian Luxury Comparison Test
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Specifications
Our trio of Asian luxury sedans closely mirrors one another in terms of specifications, but there are a few key points to be made. The Lexus is the least powerful, but is also the lightest and gets the best fuel economy. The Infiniti is largest inside, and has the biggest trunk. The Acura makes the most horsepower, and gets excellent crash-test scores.
| Acura | Infiniti | Lexus | Engine Size/Type | 3.5-liter SOHC VTEC V6 | 3.5-liter DOHC V6 | 3.5-liter DOHC VVT-V6 | Horsepower | 300 @ 6,200 | 280 @ 6,200 | 245 @ 6,200 | Torque | 260 @ 5,000 | 270 @ 4,800 | 230 @ 3,600 | Transmission | Five-speed AT with manual shift mode, paddle shifters, andgrade-logic control | Five-speed AT with manual shift mode, Downshift RevMatching, and learning algorithm | Six-speed AT with manual shift mode; and Power, Normal, and Snow modes | Curb Weight | 3,984 lbs. | 4,004 lbs. | 3,760 lbs. | EPA MPG (city/highway) | 18/26 | 17/24 (est.) | 21/27 | Observed MPG | 16 mpg | 15.5 mpg | 20.5 mpg | Length | 193.6 in. | 192.6 in. | 190 | Width | 72.7 in. | 70.8 in. | 71.7 in. | Wheelbase | 110.2 in. | 114.2 in. | 112.2 in. | Height | 57.1 in. | 60 in. | 56.1 in. | Legroom (f/r – in.) | 42.4/36.3 | 44.2/37.3 | 43.5/36.4 | Headroom (f/r – in.) | 38.5/37.2 (w/sunroof) | 39.6/37.8 (w/sunroof) | 37.8/37 (w/sunroof) | Max. Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | Max. Cargo (cu. Ft.) | 13.1 | 14.9 (11.4 with full-size spare) | 12.7 | NHTSA – Driver | 5-stars | Not tested | Not tested | NHTSA – Front Passenger | 5-stars | Not tested | Not tested | NHTSA – Front Side | 5-stars | Not tested | Not tested | NHTSA – Rear Side | 5-stars | Not tested | Not tested | NHTSA -- Rollover | 5-stars | Not tested | Not tested | IIHS – Frontal Offset | Good – Best Pick | Good – Best Pick | Good – Best Pick | IIHS – Side Impact | Not tested | Good – Best Pick | Not tested |
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