Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | |
Model | Acura RLX | Jeep Cherokee | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6500 239 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.3 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 196.1 in | 182.0 in | 14.1 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 73.2 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 65.7 in | -8 in |
Curb Weight | 3969 lb. | 3811 lb. | 158 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.4 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 57.6 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.8 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.1 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.5 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.1 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 49.9 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 40.3 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 ft3 | 54.9 ft3 | -39.6 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 Jeep Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The GMC Terrain and Subaru Forester have roomy rear seats, but no vents to keep people back there cool. The Ford Escape has rear air vents, but a much less roomy rear seat. The Jeep Cherokee has a roomy, comfortably high rear seat AND rear air vents. see full Jeep Cherokee review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Jeep Cherokee.