Acura RL (2008) vs. Lexus ES (2011) Specs

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2008 Acura RL and 2011 Lexus ES Specifications

Model Year	2008	2011
Model	Acura RL	Lexus ES
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	109.3 in	0.9 in
Length	193.6 in	191.1 in	2.5 in
Width	72.2 in	71.1 in	1.1 in
Height	57.1 in	57.1 in	0 in
Curb Weight	4012 lb.	3580 lb.	432 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.4 gal.	18.5 gal.	0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	37.4 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	57.3 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	55.9 in	-0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	42.2 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	36.8 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	56.3 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.0 in	52.8 in	1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	35.9 in	0.4 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	0.6 in
Cargo Volume	13.1 ft³	14.7 ft³	-1.6 ft³

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

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Lexus ES

2011 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review

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