Acura RL vs. Acura RLX

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2012 Acura RL
$48,200
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$48,200
Starting MSRP
$54,900
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Gas V6
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
300 hp
Horsepower
310 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Gas V6
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
3.7L/224
Displacement
3.5 L/212
Displacement
-
Displacement
300 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
310 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
271 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
272 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
10-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
9.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
P245/40WR19
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
19 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
P245/40WR19
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
19 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size

Suspension

Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front

Steering

39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Measurements

36 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
196 in
Length, Overall
198 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
4 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
62 in
Track Width, Front
64 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
99 ft³
Passenger Volume
102 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
37 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
14 ft³
Trunk Volume
15 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
62 in
Track Width, Rear
64 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
59 in
Front Shoulder Room
60 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
39 in
Front Head Room
38 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
57 in
Height, Overall
58 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
54 in
Second Hip Room
55 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
55 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
110 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
42 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,099 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,977 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
-
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
-
Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
-
Automatic Emergency Braking
-
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
12.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
Pwr
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type

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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