Subaru Ascent (2019) vs. Acura RL (2008) Specs

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2019 Subaru Ascent and 2008 Acura RL Specifications

Model Year	2019	2008
Model	Subaru Ascent	Acura RL
Engine	turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable CVT	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.8 in	110.2 in	3.6 in
Length	196.8 in	193.6 in	3.2 in
Width	76.0 in	72.2 in	3.8 in
Height	71.6 in	57.1 in	14.5 in
Curb Weight	4430 lb.	4012 lb.	418 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.3 gal.	19.4 gal.	-0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	38.5 in	2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.1 in	58.5 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.1 in	-55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	42.4 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	37.2 in	2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	60.3 in	56.1 in	4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.0 in	-54 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	36.3 in	2.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.3 in	0.0 in	36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.2 in	0.0 in	57.2 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.7 in	0.0 in	31.7 in
Total Legroom	112.4 in (over 3 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	33.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.8 ft³	13.1 ft³	4.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.5 ft³	13.1	34.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	86.5 ft³	13.1 ft³	73.4 ft³

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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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