Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura RL | Lexus ES | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-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 | 195.8 in | 191.1 in | 4.7 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 71.1 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 57.1 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4099 lb. | 3580 lb. | 519 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 | 13.8 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Acura RL.
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 |