Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | |
Model | Acura RLX | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 104.3 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 196.1 in | 178.5 in | 17.6 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 71.8 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.7 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3969 lb. | 3210 lb. | 759 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.3 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 55.6 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.9 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 53.7 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 52.7 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 33.2 in | 5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 2.1 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 |
2015 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |