Acura RL (2012) vs. Ford Explorer (2024) Specs

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2012 Acura RL and 2024 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2012	2024
Model	Acura RL	Ford Explorer
Engine	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	119.1 in	-8.9 in
Length	195.8 in	198.8 in	-3 in
Width	72.7 in	78.9 in	-6.2 in
Height	57.2 in	69.9 in	-12.7 in
Curb Weight	4099 lb.	4727 lb.	-628 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.4 gal.	17.9 gal.	1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	40.7 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	61.8 in	-3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	59.2 in	-4.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	42.3 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	40.5 in	-3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	61.9 in	-5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.0 in	59.1 in	-5.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	39.0 in	-2.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.9 in	-38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	54.6 in	-54.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.9 in	-40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.2 in	-32.2 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	113.5 in (over 3 rows)	-34.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.8 ft³	18.2 ft³	-4.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.8	47.9 ft³	-34.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.8 ft³	87.8 ft³	-74 ft³

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