Acura RLX 0–60 Times
The Acura RLX 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Acura RLX is the 2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.90 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.60 seconds at 102.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Acura RLX is the 2014 Acura RLX Advance Package, which took 5.90 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.40 seconds at 99.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Acura RLX tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.46 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.04 seconds at 100.04 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.90sec
2018 Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package · stock
Average 0–60
5.46sec
Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.04sec
@ 100.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
5.90sec
2014 Advance Package
Across 5 verified runs, the Acura RLX ranges from 4.90 to 5.90 seconds 0–60, with a 5.46-second average.
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Acura RLX Performance Overview
Acura’s RLX performance profile spans 2014 to 2018 in this dataset, covering 5 verified tests across the KC1/KC2 generation. Over that run, the sedan moved from a naturally aspirated J35Y4 V6 configuration rated at 310 hp to a 377-hp Sport Hybrid SH-AWD setup, giving the nameplate both gasoline and hybrid entries. Early testing established the 2014 Advance Package at 5.8 seconds to 60 mph, with another 2014 Advance Package run at 5.9 seconds showing the slower end of the recorded range.
By the end of the sample, the RLX’s quickest form had arrived. The 2018 Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package cut the benchmark to 4.9 seconds from 0-60 mph and ran the quarter-mile in 13.6 seconds at 102 mph, while another 2018 Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package test recorded 5.0 seconds to 60 mph. Across all five tests, the RLX averaged 5.46 seconds to 60 mph and 14.04 seconds in the quarter-mile at 100 mph.
That leaves the KC1/KC2 RLX in a narrow but clear performance arc: mid-5-second acceleration at launch, then sub-5-second capability in its hybrid SH-AWD form. In this dataset, the current-generation best remains the 4.9-second 2018 Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package.
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Acura RLX 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC1/KC2 | 2014–2020 | 5.46s | 4.90s — 2018 Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package | 5 | The KC1/KC2 generation (2014–2020) averaged 5.46 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2018 Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package at 4.90 seconds. Output ranged from 310 to 377 hp across 3.5L V6, 3.5L V6 + Elec 1.1-kWh configurations. |
KC1/KC2
2014–2020
Avg 0–60
5.46s
Fastest
4.90s
Tests
5
2018 Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package
The KC1/KC2 generation (2014–2020) averaged 5.46 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2018 Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package at 4.90 seconds. Output ranged from 310 to 377 hp across 3.5L V6, 3.5L V6 + Elec 1.1-kWh configurations.
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Acura RLX 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
5 tests · 2 years
▾
2018 Acura RLX
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.60
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#01
2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package
4.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.60s
¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 102.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 + Elec 1.1-kWh
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 377 hp
- Torque
- 341 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,380 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 28 C / 29 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 5
#02
2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package
4.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.60s
¼ mi @ 101.4 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 101.4 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 + Elec 1.1-kWh
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 377 hp
- Torque
- 341 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,380 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 28 C / 29 H / 27.8 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 5
How we verify Acura RLX performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Acura RLX trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Acura RLX 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Acura RLX performance FAQs
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The 2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package reaches 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. That is the quickest recorded RLX run and makes the 2018 hybrid the fastest version of the model on record. In quarter-mile testing, it runs 13.6 seconds at up to 102 mph.
The fastest Acura RLX on record is the 2018 RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package. It posts a 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds and a best quarter-mile of 13.6 seconds at 102 mph. With 377 horsepower, AWD, and the hybrid powertrain, it stands as the quickest RLX tested.
The fastest stock Acura RLX is also the overall fastest one tested: the 2018 Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package. Its best verified 0-60 run is 4.9 seconds, and its quickest quarter-mile is 13.6 seconds at 102 mph. All five recorded RLX tests are production vehicles, with no modified examples included.
Across two recorded tests, the Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package runs 0-60 in 4.9 seconds. Both tests match that figure. Its quarter-mile time is 13.6 seconds, with trap speeds of 101.4 mph and 102 mph. Output is listed at 377 horsepower and 341 lb-ft with AWD.
The Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package is clearly quicker. Its best 0-60 time is 4.9 seconds, while the Advance Package trims average 5.83 seconds and have a best of 5.8 seconds. That puts the hybrid version nearly a full second ahead of the quicker non-hybrid Advance Package runs.
The KC1/KC2 Acura RLX, sold from 2014 to 2020, averages 0-60 in 5.46 seconds across five tests. The quickest version is the 2018 Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package at 4.9 seconds. Power ranges from 310 to 377 horsepower, with both naturally aspirated gasoline and hybrid powertrains represented.
The fastest KC1/KC2-generation Acura RLX is the 2018 Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package. It records a 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds, making it the quickest first-generation RLX tested. It also owns the best quarter-mile result for the generation at 13.6 seconds with a top recorded trap speed of 102 mph.
The slowest Acura RLX 0-60 time on record belongs to the 2014 Advance Package at 5.9 seconds. That places it notably behind the later Sport Hybrid SH-AWD model, which cuts the sprint to 4.9 seconds. Within RLX testing, the 2014 Advance Package sits at the slower end of the model’s performance range.
Across all five Acura RLX tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.46 seconds. That overall figure includes both standard gasoline and Sport Hybrid versions, which explains the spread between the 5.9-second slowest run and the 4.9-second quickest run. The RLX’s recorded performance range is fairly narrow overall.
The Acura RLX averages a 14.04-second quarter-mile at 100 mph across five tests. The quickest quarter-mile on record comes from the 2018 Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package, which runs 13.6 seconds at 102 mph. That same trim also holds the model’s best 0-60 time at 4.9 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what an Acura RLX can do, not a single marketing claim.
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