Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura RLX | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 101.5 in | 10.7 in |
Length | 196.1 in | 174.1 in | 22 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 70.5 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.9 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3969 lb. | 3508 lb. | 461 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.9 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 54.7 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 35.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 41.5 in | 15.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 32.5 in | 6.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 6.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
2017 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 |
2012 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |