Model Year | 2019 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura RLX | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,756 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,032 mm | 5,019 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,804 kg | 1,516 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 68 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 1,016 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,514 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 968 mm | -31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 988 mm | -2 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 422 L | 481 L | -59 L |
2019 Acura RLX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan | Everyone who sits in the back seats comments on the comfort and leg room. see full Acura RLX review |
2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |