Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Acura RL | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 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 | 195.8 in | 189.7 in | 6.1 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 72.2 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 72.0 in | -14.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 3979 lb. | 104 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Acura RL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Transit Connect.