Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Acura RL | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5200 206 lb-ft@1700 |
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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 | 110.4 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 195.8 in | 193.6 in | 2.2 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 72.2 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 58.0 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4099 lb. | 3325 lb. | 774 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.3 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.9 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 57.0 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 39.1 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -2.1 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 2020 Volkswagen Passat.