How does the 2025 Acura TLX Type S compare to an Audi S5? - Review

[@OrionInception]

Love that TLX. Thats the exact spec I would get it in too.

[@JeniferAnderson-o6x]

This TLX S type is calling my name

[@AutoAcademics]

Answer the call! 😂

[@SaarN1337]

The car looks great, but the filming location is looking ever better, very relaxing. Nice video

[@AutoAcademics]

@@SaarN1337 Thanks for watching!

[@The_Notorious_CRG]

I'm sold Chris!!! I am headed to my Acura dealer when the time comes. Thank you so much more the reviews and comparison with your S5. I am with you, I am more of a sedan and coupe guy and I always feel like if I were to get a crossover I would definitely be compromising or settling.

[@AutoAcademics]

Crossovers and SUVs have their place, but you can't deny (nor replace) the driving characteristics of an actual car. Thanks for watching!

[@TeeDee-j9u]

I think its the best sounding stereo

[@donblake3098]

I am Acura fan boy and already know it will not compare to a Audi S5

[@JayJay-he9bk]

They both haves pros and cons

[@Jesse-x4o]

Handling is better in the Type S Acura SHAWD is superior.

[@v12kingV10]

@@Jesse-x4ono it’s not

[@Opium64]

From the outside I say it’s better looking can’t lie always liked that new grill

[@Jesse-x4o]

@@Opium64 It definitely is, it's just too heavy 4200lbs is what holds it back from possibly being best in class.

[@RonnieMorgan-fw8qj]

Love my 2025. Went with the blue, orchid interior.

[@AutoAcademics]

Nice. Congrats!

[@thatgirldanny7537]

I want the blue but I'm scared of the orchid seats. I've shopping around for someone who can dye the interior black.

[@AbsoluteMdot]

I wish Acura would stop with the weird buttons and things for a shifter. Overall beautiful car!

[@rootbeer8994]

I think your fuel economy numbers are off. If it's 19 mpg City and 21 mpg Highway, how is the combine 25 mpg?

[@pmitch557]

I get 18.4 combine on my 23 TLX Type S and that's not even driving it hard.

[@AutoAcademics]

Oops. You're correct. I swapped the HWY and COMBINED numbers. Chalk that up to the holiday mush in my head. 😂 Sorry about that, but thanks for watching!

[@rootbeer8994]

@AutoAcademics that's what I thought was the case. Hope you and your family had an excellent Christmas and all the best in the New Year!

[@ernieparker4309]

I have a 25 TLX type s and the mileage is horrible when driving it like it was intended for. That said I’m averaging 14.1😂😂😂

[@AutoAcademics]

@rootbeer8994 Thank you and same to you and yours!

[@falcon64z8]

The TLX Type S is beautiful, did it feel like you were driving a heavy car during your review?

[@AutoAcademics]

While it didn't feel quite as nimble as my S5, it was still responsive. If you truly want nimble, consider the Integra Type S (we reviewed that one, too), but obviously you'll sacrifice some space. Thanks for watching!

[@terryp007100]

@@AutoAcademics A few reasons I changed my mind of trading my Integra in for the TLX is bc the TLX has the smallish trunk when compared to my hatch, and that support bracing is truly in the way, and the rear leg room is much less. Also, it doesn't come in a manual. So I'm happy holding onto my Integra.

[@AutoAcademics]

@terryp007100 The Integra is a lovely car. I had a blast when I reviewed it. Thanks for sharing and for watching!

[@nickphillips2125]

I too would much rather drive a sport sedan than an SUV. Great review... Thanks

[@AutoAcademics]

Thanks for watching!

[@Frankguligan256]

tlx type s is definitely the best daily

[@AutoAcademics]

It would make a fantastic daily. Thanks for watching!

[@neilmanahon1485]

Id take both...

[@comeconcon569]

The TLX is more reliable,so I go for the TLX.

[@timw2083]

A lot of choosing a sport sedan or any vehicle is an emotional decision. I picked an IS500 mainly for the V8 and dropdead looks. I think both of these are great choices but I wanted to get my wife the Type S. She got a Red Sport instead

[@AutoAcademics]

@@timw2083 I enjoyed the IS500 when I reviewed that, too. Check it out if you haven't seen our video yet. Enjoy it and thanks for watching!

[@timw2083]

@AutoAcademics I was one of the first to see that video. It was the same color combo as mine 💙❤️. I'm re-watch Good luck with your daughter's car and enjoy that S5. I can't wait to see if Audi will bring the RS5 Avant.

[@latino914]

Q50RS 🤤. So Lucky 😎

[@AutoAcademics]

@timw2083 I appreciate that and thanks for the kind words! Happy New Year!

[@timw2083]

@latino914 I can't lie... i love driving it when it rains. That traction is ridiculous compared to the IS500

[@baldheadlogic]

My biggest gripe with the TLX is the interior packaging. Also the trunk is puny for the size of of this car especially since it is FWD based.

[@douglaswilliams1792]

Love mine

[@AutoAcademics]

@@douglaswilliams1792 Nice! Congrats on your new car and thanks for watching!

[@Knox-vz1wi]

For daily use and ease of working on TLX For fun and luxury Audi

[@AutoAcademics]

Can't disagree with that! Thanks for watching!

[@dnycednyce1774]

Give me Integra type s with Rv6 downpipe Awe EXHAUST prl intake prl intercooler. Kuro + turbo tune heaven 460hp 91 pump 😂

[@v12kingV10]

then you woke up

[@senorgato70]

Love the Type-S. But it needs to lose a few hundred pounds and gain at least 50hp. Only then would I choose it over the S5.

[@AutoAcademics]

If you want it primarily for performance, the S5 is the choice. For daily life, the Type S is a nice option. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffsena9140]

Nice car but I’m keeping my A5 and lusting for an RS 6 Avant!

[@AutoAcademics]

Now an RS 6 is a totally different animal that I would LOVE to own. I may need to borrow some money first. 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@lockheedload]

Still limited to 112mph? Still have a touch pad?

[@AutoAcademics]

Still has a touchpad, but too speed is 155 mph (limited). Thanks for watching!

[@nsu300zx]

Inwould take rhe Audi if between the two, but overall i'd take a Cadillac CT5 V over both.

[@AutoAcademics]

They're sweet. Unfortunately, Cadillac hasn't sent me one for review yet, so I can't comment much on it. The "old school" ones that were the same gen as my CTS wagon were fantastic performers. Thanks for watching!

[@johnbcardin]

20.8 mpg!

[@Jon-p4g]

This is a bitchin honda!!

[@AutoAcademics]

Thanks for watching!

[@donblake3098]

OK after watching the video I do agree with you lol 😆 😂 🤣

[@edwingross9778]

Yes the Audi cost more and stay in the shop much more.

[@AutoAcademics]

@@edwingross9778 Time will tell. Thanks for watching!

[@WaveManMike]

When I was a car salesman for Acura, it was so hard to get excited about anything they make. Everything feels like a flatline. No emotion or soul. Their Type S models don’t really feel like they were meant for performance, they just feel like cars that happened to have 300+ hp.

[@v12kingV10]

@@WaveManMike exactly. type slow

[@TheRasta4ri]

Good comparison audis can be twitchy not unlike BMW in the Benz Acura has achieved the holy grail of driving dynamics

[@marcoulibarri5744]

Love the exterior design on the acura..but the interior specialy the dashboard and controls look outdated.

[@SBM200612]

It does not.

[@realmac3k]

His S5 review is here btw - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnK4c5WhZrysbMk

[@AutoAcademics]

@@realmac3k I completely forgot to add the link to the description. Thank you for the reminder and for watching!

[@i.d.6492]

The tlx type S ain't even faster than G70 3.3T. The Tlx Type S is closer to S4 and even than I think S4 is slightly faster

[@terryp007100]

You're probably right 👍 But IMO, it's not all about the speed that makes a car a good buy.

[@i.d.6492]

@ agreed. But G70 is much better all around vehicle. It's faster, more luxurious. Better tuning potential. Better interior. You should take one for a test drive

[@TheBreakfastLover]

The TLX Type S beat the G70's lap times at both Car and Driver and MotorTrend.

[@i.d.6492]

@ link? Because every head to head I've seen, type S chokes

[@TheBreakfastLover]

@@i.d.6492 lap times Car & Driver Lightning Lap... 3:06.7 sec TLX Type S 3:07.3 sec G70 3.3TT Lap times MotorTrend... 24.7 sec TLX Type S 24.9 sec G70 3.3TT

[@QuangNguyen-hz2kn]

Honda/Acura have gone UGLY....

[@cultofmodernism8477]

The thing about Audis is that they're crap.

[@TeeDee-j9u]

Everyone i know who had problems and unreliable

[@bikingmoments]

It’s embarrassing that a Tesla model 3 LR RWD can do 0-60 quicker (4.6 s) than this TLX Typs S.

[@KpopNiDontStop]

I wouldn't say that two different types of cars a 0-60 isn't what makes a car good unless you care about drag racing everyday.

[@cdnstache]

It’s faster than a Civic Type R…so fast enough. And Tesla? 🤮I’d get a bus pass.

[@allann7333]

That's not true. It's reported that the base model does 0 to 60 in 5.8 seconds.

[@mpound97]

You're embarrassing leaving this stupid comment if you actually knew anything about how electric vehicles and ice vehicles work. Learn something about cars before you hit "send" please.

[@bucknut2000]

Where did u get that info? The long range is faster than a type s but not the base if u go buy car and driver

[@HPM2024]

S5 is ten times better than the TLX. I don’t even think they’re good looking, proportions are all wrong. Acura is a joke.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

The TLX Type S beat the S5's lap time at MotorTrend

[@HPM2024]

@@TheBreakfastLover not true and 99.99% of buyers don’t track their cars. In the real world, the S5/S4 mops the floor with the TLX. As does every other car in its segment.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

@@HPM2024 lap times MotorTrend... 24.7 seconds TLX Type S (2024) 24.9 seconds C43 AMG (2024) 25.0 seconds M340i xDrive (2023) 25.5 seconds Audi S4 (2024)