2016 Acura ILX AcuraWatch Plus
The 2016 Acura ILX AcuraWatch Plus is a 201-hp 2.4-liter sedan with an 8-speed dct and front-wheel drive. It starts at $29,200 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.
It makes 201 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 180 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).
The ILX measures 181.9 inches long on a 105.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,095 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $29,200 ($39,542 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $30,120 ($40,788 *) |
| Destination Charge | $920 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Direct Injection 4-Cylinder (DOHC i-VTEC) |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 201 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm (SAE net) rpm |
| Valvetrain | 16-Valve, DOHC i-VTEC |
| Compression Ratio | 11.6:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-Speed DCT (Dual-Clutch Transmission) with Torque Converter, Sequential SportShift paddle shifters |
| 1st Gear | 3.08 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.18 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.61 |
| 4th Gear | 1.22 |
| 5th Gear | 0.96 |
| 6th Gear | 0.74 |
| 7th Gear | 0.62 |
| 8th Gear | 0.48 |
| Reverse | 2.22 |
| Final Drive | 3.94 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded 91 Octane |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 20.0 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 15.0 mm |
| Turning Diameter | 36.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.3 in, ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.1 in, solid |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 7.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 7.0 in |
| Tires Front | P215/45 R17 |
| Tires Rear | P215/45 R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 181.9 in |
| Width | 70.6 in |
| Height | 55.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
| Front Track | 59.4 in |
| Rear Track | 60.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,095 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 63% / 37% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 35.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars