Acura RL vs. Acura RLX
$48,200
$54,900
Highlights
| 2012 Acura RL | 2020 Acura RLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$48,200
|
$54,900
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Premium Unleaded V-6
|
| MPG |
17 City / 24 Hwy
|
20 City / 29 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
300 hp
|
310 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2012 Acura RL | 2020 Acura RLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
3.7L/224
|
3.5 L/212
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
300 @ 6300
|
310 @ 6500
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
271 @ 5000
|
272 @ 4500
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Premium Unleaded V-6
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
17 City / 24 Hwy
|
20 City / 29 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
9.1 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2012 Acura RL | 2020 Acura RLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 x 8.0 in
|
19 X 8 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
N/A
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
N/A
|
| Front Tire Size |
P245/45VR18
|
P245/40WR19
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 x 8.0 in
|
19 X 8 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P245/45VR18
|
P245/40WR19
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 2012 Acura RL | 2020 Acura RLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Double Wishbone
|
Steering
| 2012 Acura RL | 2020 Acura RLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
16
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
39 ft
|
41 ft
|
Measurements
| 2012 Acura RL | 2020 Acura RLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
15 ft³
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
57 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
64 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
4 in
|
| Wheelbase |
110 in
|
112 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
54 in
|
55 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
56 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
64 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
74 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
59 in
|
60 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
99 ft³
|
102 ft³
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
58 in
|
| Length, Overall |
196 in
|
198 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2012 Acura RL | 2020 Acura RLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
19 gal
|
19 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,099 lbs
|
3,977 lbs
|
Safety
| 2012 Acura RL | 2020 Acura RLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2012 Acura RL | 2020 Acura RLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2012 Acura RL | 2020 Acura RLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
130
|
150
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2012 Acura RL | 2020 Acura RLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.2 x -TBD- in
|
12 in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.6 x -TBD- in
|
12 in
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2020 Acura RLX?
The 2020 Acura RLX is more fuel efficient than the 2012 Acura RL with 23 MPG combined versus 20 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2020 Acura RLX?
The 2012 Acura RL is cheaper than the 2020 Acura RLX with a $48,200 starting MSRP versus a $54,900 starting MSRP.
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