Acura RL vs. Acura TSX

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2012 Acura RL
$48,200
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$30,635
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$48,200
Starting MSRP
$30,635
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Gas V6
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
22 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
300 hp
Horsepower
201 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

3.7L/224
Displacement
2.4 L/144
Displacement
-
Displacement
Gas V6
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
271 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 4300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
300 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
201 @ 7000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
22 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
9.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
P225/50VR17
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
P225/50VR17
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material

Suspension

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

Steering

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

Measurements

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
4,099 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,479 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
105
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
410
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

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

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2014 Acura TSX?

The 2014 Acura TSX is more reliable than the 2012 Acura RL according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2014 TSX versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2012 RL.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2014 Acura TSX?

The 2014 Acura TSX is more fuel efficient than the 2012 Acura RL with 26 MPG combined versus 20 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2014 Acura TSX?

The 2014 Acura TSX is cheaper than the 2012 Acura RL with a $30,635 starting MSRP versus a $48,200 starting MSRP.

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