The 2022 Acura ILX Vs Hyundai Elantra | Maus Acura of North Tampa

With the release of the new Hyundai Elantra and the forthcoming 2022 Acura ILX, it’s worth considering exactly how well these two luxury compact cars stack up against each other. Of course, both automakers seem to put out the best technology and features with each new model year, so the question remains, who’s doing it better?

That’s exactly what the Acura specialists at Maus Acura want to find out for ourselves. So, we put the 2022 Acura ILX up against the Hyundai Elantra in a mini-car battle comparison to settle once and for all which compact sedan is better value, performance, and features for your money.

Let’s put the pedal to the metal and see which one wins! Ready. Set. Go!

Engine & Performance

Under the hood of the always ready-for-the-road Acura ILX, you’ll discover a throaty 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that comes with the power of 201 horses. The ILX is ideal for your daily commute or weekend getaways when you pair that with the 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and exceptional fuel economy.

However, it doesn’t quite hold up when you put the Elantra head-to-head with the ILX. Unless you want to pay for an engine upgrade, the standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine puts out only 147-horsepower. But if you spring for the N-line sports performance option, you’ll get your hands on a 201-horsepower 1.6-liter turbo engine.

Point: Acura ILX

Safety Features

Both of these compact and sporty sedans come standard with superior driver safety and assistance features like lane-keep assist, forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and more.

Point: Tie.

Interior Comfort & Technology

Inside the 2022 Acura ILX, you’ll discover lush leather seating in the Premium package. With a state-of-the-art infotainment system that comes standard in the ILX and an available premium sound package upgrade, you can create an immersive driving experience. In addition, the ILX includes features like satellite radio and Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.

The Elantra comes standard with many of the same technology features. Still, for the premium ones like wireless smartphone mirroring and wireless device charging, you have to pay for a package upgrade.

Point: 2022 Acura ILX

Well, it appears the final tally is 2-0-1 in favor of the all-new 2022 Acura ILX. If you’re ready to experience the excitement of ultimate driving performance, then be sure to call the Acura professionals at Maus Acura of North Tampa to schedule your test drive at (813)-535-6287 today! We’re always here to help make your car buying experience as easy as possible.