Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Acura RL | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
Electric 147 hp 236 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 195.8 in | 176.4 in | 19.4 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 70.5 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 61.4 in | -4.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4099 lb. | 3433 lb. | 666 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 19.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 41.2 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 54.3 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 51.7 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.1 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 52.5 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 50.0 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 33.5 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -16.2 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 2018 Nissan LEAF.