Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Acura RL | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 121.7 in | -11.5 in |
Length | 195.8 in | 203.0 in | -7.2 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 78.5 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 68.5 in | -11.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4099 lb. | 4376 lb. | -277 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.9 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 64.2 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 59.8 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.1 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.5 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 63.2 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 66.4 in | -12.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 40.5 in | -4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.5 in | -59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -38.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -26.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.8 | 86.9 ft3 | -73.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -131.3 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 2023 Kia Carnival.