Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Acura RL | Lincoln Continental | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 335 hp@5700 380 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 117.9 in | -7.7 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 201.4 in | -7.8 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 75.3 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 58.5 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 4496 lb. | -484 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.3 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.3 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.9 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.9 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 54.8 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 41.3 in | -5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 83.6 in (over 2 rows) | -4.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
2006 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lincoln Continental.