Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | |
Model | Acura RLX | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 112.6 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 196.1 in | 197.1 in | -1 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 78.9 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 70.4 in | -12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3969 lb. | 4921 lb. | -952 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.6 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 61.3 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.3 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.6 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 40.5 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 61.0 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 56.7 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -32.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -5.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.3 | 43.8 ft3 | -28.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -65.4 ft3 |
2017 Acura RLX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan | Everyone who sits in the back seats comments on the comfort and leg room. see full Acura RLX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Explorer.