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Acura RLX (2017) vs. Acura RL (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Acura RLX and 2008 Acura RL specs.

2017 Acura RLX and 2008 Acura RL Specifications

Model Year 2017 2008  
Model Acura RLX Acura RL  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
231 kW@6500
369 Nm@4500
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
216 kW@6200
347 Nm@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,850 mm 2,799 mm 0 mm
Length 4,981 mm 4,917 mm 0 mm
Width 1,890 mm 1,834 mm 0 mm
Height 1,466 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,800 kg 1,820 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 73 L -3 L
Headroom, Row 1 955 mm 978 mm -23 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,514 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,074 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 937 mm 945 mm -8 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,448 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,384 mm 1,372 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 986 mm 922 mm 64 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume 433 L 371 L 62 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Acura RLX

2017 Acura RLX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2018 4dr Sedan Everyone who sits in the back seats comments on the comfort and leg room. see full Acura RLX review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura RL

2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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