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Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura RL | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 121.2 in | -11 in |
Length | 195.8 in | 202.5 in | -6.7 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 76.9 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 68.9 in | -11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 4494 lb. | -411 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 37.2 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 63.0 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.6 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.2 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 64.7 in | -8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 83.0 ft3 | -69.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -127.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Acura RL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.