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Acura RL (2012) vs. Acura MDX (2016) Specs

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2012 Acura RL and 2016 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year 2012 2016  
Model Acura RL Acura MDX  
Engine 3.7L V6
OHC-4v
300 hp@6300
271 lb-ft@5000
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
290 hp@6200
267 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 9-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.2 in 111.0 in -0.8 in
Length 195.8 in 193.6 in 2.2 in
Width 72.7 in 77.2 in -4.5 in
Height 57.2 in 67.6 in -10.4 in
Curb Weight 4099 lb. 4195 lb. -96 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.4 gal. 19.5 gal. -0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 38.1 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.5 in 61.1 in -2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.1 in 59.0 in -3.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 41.5 in 0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 38.3 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 59.1 in -3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.0 in 57.8 in -3.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.3 in 36.5 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 35.6 in -35.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 54.7 in -54.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 40.6 in -40.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 27.4 in -27.4 in
Total Legroom 78.7 in (over 2 rows) 105.4 in (over 3 rows) -26.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.8 ft3 14.8 ft3 -1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 13.8 38.4 ft3 -24.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.8 ft3 68.4 ft3 -54.6 ft3

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