Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Acura RL | Acura RLX | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 112.2 in | -2 in |
Length | 195.8 in | 196.1 in | -0.3 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 74.4 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 57.7 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 3969 lb. | 114 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 37.6 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 59.6 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.9 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.9 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 57.0 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 54.5 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.8 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Acura RL.
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 |