| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Model | Acura RL | Audi Q7 | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6300 367 Nm@5000 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 245 kW@5500 441 Nm@2900 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 3,002 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,973 mm | 5,088 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,847 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,859 kg | 2,455 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 100 L | -27 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,003 mm | 977 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 991 mm | -46 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 942 mm | -20 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 904 mm | -904 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,234 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,733 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 309 L | 82 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.8 | 1,189 L | 12.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 | 2,053 L | 11.8 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Acura RL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Audi Q7.