The Acura TLX Type S, Genesis G70, and Kia Stinger are all 300+ horsepower sedans with turbocharged six-cylinder engines and all-wheel drive, and while they all have slightly different niches, they all excel at one thing: being more affordable alternatives to German sports sedans. So what happens when they’re pitted against each other in a race? Throttle House’s latest video answers that question, which sees the three Asian sedans compete in a drag and a roll race.
These cars are all pretty evenly matched when it comes to power, and two actually have the exact same engine and drivetrain, so the competition should be pretty evenly matched. The TLX Type S is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 making 355 hp (360 PS / 265 kW) and 354 lb-ft (480 Nm) of torque, while both the G70 and the Stinger are powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.3-liter V6 making 365 hp (370 PS / 272 kW) and 376 lb-ft (508 Nm) of torque.
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In the drag race, all three got a pretty good start and were neck-and-neck for a good part of the race. Then for whatever reason, be it gearing, engine calibration, or something else altogether, the G70 and the Stinger left the TLX in the dust, with the G70 taking the lead by a hair. The roll race told a similar story. It was neck and neck for most of the race, but towards the end, while not by as much as in the drag race, the G70 and the Stinger pulled ahead, with the G70 just barely finishing first.
That’s quite the interesting outcome, seeing as it was the most luxury-oriented car of the bunch that came in first while the most performance-focused one came in last. Nevertheless, you can check it out in the video below to see the races for yourself.