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Acura RL (2006) vs. Acura MDX (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Acura RL and 2009 Acura MDX specs.

2006 Acura RL and 2009 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
Model Acura RL Acura MDX  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
290 hp@6200
256 lb-ft@5000
3.7L V6
OHC-4v
300 hp@6000
275 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,799 mm 2,751 mm 0 mm
Length 4,917 mm 4,844 mm 0 mm
Width 1,834 mm 1,994 mm 0 mm
Height 1,450 mm 1,732 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,820 kg 2,057 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 79 L -6 L
Headroom, Row 1 978 mm 996 mm -18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,486 mm 1,565 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,400 mm 1,499 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,077 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 945 mm 980 mm -35 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,425 mm 1,562 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,372 mm 1,501 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 922 mm 983 mm -61 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 907 mm -907 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,450 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,067 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 739 mm -739 mm
Total Legroom 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 371 L 425 L -54 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 13.1 1,215 L 12.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.1 2,364 L 11.1

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Acura RL

2006 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review
2007 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura MDX

2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review
 
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