Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura RL | Ford Flex | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,995 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,917 mm | 5,126 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,820 kg | 2,195 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 73 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,062 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,029 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 1,125 mm | 921 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 983 mm | -983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,044 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 846 mm | -846 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,007 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 566 L | -195 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 1,223 L | 12.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 | 2,356 L | 11.1 |
2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Flex.