Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura RLX | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 112.6 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 196.1 in | 197.1 in | -1 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 78.9 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 70.4 in | -12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3955 lb. | 4557 lb. | -602 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.6 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 61.3 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.3 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.6 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 40.5 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 61.0 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 56.7 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -32.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -5.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.3 | 43.8 ft3 | -28.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -65.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Acura RLX.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.