Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Acura RL | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 120.6 in | -10.4 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 189.7 in | 3.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 0 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 72.0 in | -14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3979 lb. | 33 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 46.9 in | -8.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.7 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.6 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.3 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 45.1 in | -7.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 58.5 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 58.5 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -34.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 58.9 ft3 | -45.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -91.1 ft3 |
2006 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 2018 Ford Transit Connect.