Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Edge | Acura RL | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 110.2 in | 1 in |
Length | 184.2 in | 195.8 in | -11.6 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 72.7 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 57.2 in | 9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4265 lb. | 4099 lb. | 166 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.4 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 58.5 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.1 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.4 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.2 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 56.1 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.0 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.3 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 55.1 ft3 |
2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
A little cramped see full Ford Edge review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
not much leg room see full Ford Edge review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Acura RL.