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Acura RL (2008) vs. Ford Taurus X (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Acura RL and 2009 Ford Taurus X specs.

2008 Acura RL and 2009 Ford Taurus X Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Acura RL Ford Taurus X  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
290 hp@6200
256 lb-ft@5000		 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
263 hp@6250
249 lb-ft@4500		  
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.2 in 112.9 in -2.7 in
Length 193.6 in 200.3 in -6.7 in
Width 72.2 in 74.9 in -2.7 in
Height 57.1 in 67.4 in -10.3 in
Curb Weight 4012 lb. 4204 lb. -192 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.4 gal. 19.0 gal. 0.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 39.4 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.5 in 58.5 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.1 in 55.2 in -0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 40.8 in 1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 39.4 in -2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 57.9 in -1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.0 in 56.4 in -2.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.3 in 39.8 in -3.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 38.5 in -38.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 50.6 in -50.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 46.0 in -46 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 33.6 in -33.6 in
Total Legroom 78.7 in (over 2 rows) 114.2 in (over 3 rows) -35.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.1 ft3 17.4 ft3 -4.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 13.1 47.4 ft3 -34.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.1 ft3 85.2 ft3 -72.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura RL

2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Taurus X

2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD		 The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review
 
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