| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Acura RL | Audi A5 / S5 | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 108.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Length | 195.8 in | 182.1 in | 13.7 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 73.0 in | -0.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 54.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4099 lb. | 3882 lb. | 217 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.1 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 54.3 in | 4.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 52.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 31.7 in | 4.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 5.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Acura RL.
| 2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
I am 6'-7" tall. Audi builds cars that I can fit into comfortably. My 1998 A4 was the first car that truly fit me, and the S5 is just as good, if not better. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
| 2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
nonexistent see full Audi A5 / S5 review |