Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus GX | Acura RL | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5400 323 lb-ft@3400 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 110.2 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 188.2 in | 195.8 in | -7.6 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 72.7 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 74.6 in | 57.2 in | 17.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4871 lb. | 4099 lb. | 772 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 19.4 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.5 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 58.5 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.1 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.4 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.2 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 56.1 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 54.0 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.9 in | 0.0 in | 24.9 in |
Total Legroom | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 24.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.7 ft3 | 13.8 | 35.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.5 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 |
2009 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Acura RL.