Acura RL vs. Acura TSX
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Highlights
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$48,200
Starting MSRP
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$30,635
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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300 hp
Horsepower
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201 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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271 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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170 @ 4300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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300 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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201 @ 7000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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3.7L/224
Displacement
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2.4 L/144
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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9.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
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P225/50VR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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P225/50VR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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57 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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196 in
Length, Overall
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186 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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110 in
Wheelbase
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107 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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95 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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4,099 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,479 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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105
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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410
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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12.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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