Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura RL | Lexus GX | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5400 323 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 109.8 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 195.8 in | 188.2 in | 7.6 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 74.0 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 74.6 in | -17.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4099 lb. | 4871 lb. | -772 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.2 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.5 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.1 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.8 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.0 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 57.4 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 54.8 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.8 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.9 in | -24.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | -24.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.8 | 49.7 ft3 | -35.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 ft3 | 77.5 ft3 | -63.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Acura RL.
2009 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review |