Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Acura RL | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 110.2 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 195.8 in | 4.5 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 72.7 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 57.2 in | 10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 4099 lb. | 105 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.4 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.1 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.4 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.2 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 56.1 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.0 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.3 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 35.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 13.8 | 33.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 71.4 ft3 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Acura RL.