Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Acura RLX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 112.2 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 198.1 in | -1 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 74.4 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 57.7 in | 12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4557 lb. | 3977 lb. | 580 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 37.6 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 59.6 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.9 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.3 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 36.9 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 57.0 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 54.5 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 32.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 14.9 | 28.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 65.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
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 |