Acura CL vs. Acura RL

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2003 Acura CL
$28,200
2dr Cpe 3.2L 2dr Cpe 3.2L w/Navigation 2dr Cpe 3.2L Type S 6-Speed 2dr Cpe 3.2L Type S 2dr Cpe 3.2L Type S 6-Speed w/Nav 2dr Cpe 3.2L Type S w/Navigation
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2012 Acura RL
$48,200
4dr Sdn 4dr Sdn Tech Pkg (Natl) 4dr Sdn Tech Pkg (HI) 4dr Sdn Advance Pkg
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Highlights
$28,200
$48,200
Gas V6
Gas V6
20 City / 29 Hwy
17 City / 24 Hwy
225 hp
300 hp
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
4
5
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine
216 @ 4700
271 @ 5000
3.2L/196
3.7L/224
Gas V6
Gas V6
225 @ 5600
300 @ 6300
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
20 City / 29 Hwy
17 City / 24 Hwy
7.8 qts
9.1 qts

Tires & Wheels
N/A
Compact in
16" x 6.5" in
18 x 8.0 in
N/A
Steel
P205/60VR16
P245/45VR18
Aluminum
Aluminum
P205/60VR16
P245/45VR18
Compact
Compact
Aluminum
Aluminum
16" x 6.5" in
18 x 8.0 in

Suspension
Double-Wishbone
Not Available
Double-Wishbone
Not Available
Independent
Independent
Independent
Multi-Link

Steering
3
3
Variable pwr
Pwr Rack & Pinion
N/A
N/A
37 ft
39 ft
16
16

Measurements
56 in
59 in
N/A
N/A
14 ft³
14 ft³
107 in
110 in
6 in
6 in
37 in
37 in
69 in
73 in
4
5
192 in
196 in
53 in
55 in
61 in
62 in
53 in
57 in
42 in
42 in
50 in
54 in
61 in
62 in
38 in
39 in
54 in
56 in
90 ft³
99 ft³
33 in
36 in

Weight & Capacity
N/A
N/A
3,470 lbs
4,099 lbs
N/A
Not Available lbs
N/A
Not Available lbs
N/A
Not Available lbs
N/A
Not Available lbs
17 gal
19 gal

Safety
Standard

Entertainment
Standard

Electrical
110
130
N/A
N/A

Brakes
Pwr
Pwr
11.1 x .35 in
12.2 x -TBD- in
Yes
Yes
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
N/A
N/A
11.8 x 1.1 in
12.6 x -TBD- in

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2003 Acura CL or the 2012 Acura RL?

The 2012 Acura RL is more reliable than the 2003 Acura CL according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2012 RL versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2003 CL.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2003 Acura CL or the 2012 Acura RL?

The 2012 Acura RL is more fuel efficient than the 2003 Acura CL with 20 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2003 Acura CL or the 2012 Acura RL?

The 2003 Acura CL is cheaper than the 2012 Acura RL with a $28,200 starting MSRP versus a $48,200 starting MSRP.

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