

Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura RL | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
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. | 4557 lb. | -458 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 2012 Acura RL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.