Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Acura RL | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 112.6 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 195.8 in | 197.1 in | -1.3 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 78.9 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 70.4 in | -13.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4099 lb. | 4921 lb. | -822 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.6 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 61.3 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 57.3 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.6 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.5 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 61.0 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 56.7 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 39.8 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.8 | 43.8 ft3 | -30 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -66.9 ft3 |
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 2014 Ford Explorer.