2022 Acura ILX vs
2020 Audi S3

Less Pain at the Pump

Better EPA fuel economy ratings.⁶¹

• ILX: 24/34/28 (city/highway/combined)
• S3: 22/29/25 (city/highway/combined)

Play Your ACE

ILX features the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure.

• Network of connected structural elements
• Helps reduce forces transferred to passenger compartment
• Distributes frontal crash energy more evenly

Simply Stunning

NSX-inspired ILX A-Spec Package makes a high-performance statement.

• 18-inch Shark Gray wheels
• LED fog lights
• Dark chrome trim, piano black accents
• Side underbody spoilers
• A-Spec^® badging

Smooth the Urban Commute

Adaptive Cruise Control³⁴ automatically adjusts to the ebb and flow of detected highway traffic.

• Maintains your desired interval from a car detected ahead
• When they slow, you do, too
• Standard on ILX/optional on S3

High Style

Bold design elements give ILX an aggressive edge.

• Powerfully sculpted hood and trunk
• Acura Diamond Pentagon signature grille
• 7-LED Jewel Eye^® headlights

ILX A-Spec = Awesome

NSX-inspired features put the “sport” in this sedan.

• Premium leather/Ultrasuede^® with contrast stitching and piping
• A-Spec^® steering wheel and sport pedals
• Exclusive red instrument illumination
• Graphite and chrome trim
• A-Spec door sill garnish

Room to Stretch

ILX’s spacious front seating makes the commute more comfortable.

• More front headroom
• More front shoulder room
• More front legroom

Track Inspired

ILX’s standard lightning-quick 8-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) maximizes performance.

• 8 speeds for acceleration and cruising efficiency
• Instant DCT shift action
• Torque converter smooths stop-and-go, intensifies launches
• S3: Just 7 speeds, no torque converter

When you drive ILX: Notice the quick off-the-line response.

Soundly Satisfying

Active Sound Control (ASC) smooths and stirs.

• ASC system listens
• Processor crunches
• Speakers tune
• Passengers enjoy
• Standard on ILX/not available on S3

When you drive ILX: Listen for the aggressive engine sound under acceleration.

Check Your Six

Backing out is easy with 3 unique views.33

• Choose the best view for backing in/out and parallel parking
• Normal view, wide view and top-down view
• S3’s rearview camera is single-view only

When you drive ILX: Toggle through the rearview camera options and watch how the view changes.