Ford Explorer (2020) vs. Acura RL (2008) Specs

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2020 Ford Explorer and 2008 Acura RL Specifications

Model Year	2020	2008
Model	Ford Explorer	Acura RL
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	119.1 in	110.2 in	8.9 in
Length	198.8 in	193.6 in	5.2 in
Width	78.9 in	72.2 in	6.7 in
Height	69.9 in	57.1 in	12.8 in
Curb Weight	4727 lb.	4012 lb.	715 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.9 gal.	19.4 gal.	-1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	38.5 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.8 in	58.5 in	3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.2 in	55.1 in	4.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.4 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.5 in	37.2 in	3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.9 in	56.1 in	5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.1 in	54.0 in	5.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	36.3 in	2.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.9 in	0.0 in	38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	54.6 in	0.0 in	54.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.9 in	0.0 in	40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.2 in	0.0 in	32.2 in
Total Legroom	113.5 in (over 3 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	34.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.2 ft³	13.1 ft³	5.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.9 ft³	13.1	34.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	87.8 ft³	13.1 ft³	74.7 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Ford Explorer.

2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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