Acura RL vs. Hyundai Genesis
$48,200
$38,750
Highlights
| 2012 Acura RL | 2016 Hyundai Genesis | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$48,200
|
$38,750
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Regular Gasoline V-6
|
| MPG |
17 City / 24 Hwy
|
18 City / 29 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
300 hp
|
311 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2012 Acura RL | 2016 Hyundai Genesis | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
271 @ 5000
|
293 @ 5000
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
300 @ 6300
|
311 @ 6000
|
| Displacement |
3.7L/224
|
3.8 L/231
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Regular Gasoline V-6
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
17 City / 24 Hwy
|
18 City / 29 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
9.1 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2012 Acura RL | 2016 Hyundai Genesis | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 x 8.0 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 x 8.0 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P245/45VR18
|
P245/45VR18
|
| Front Tire Size |
P245/45VR18
|
P245/45VR18
|
Suspension
| 2012 Acura RL | 2016 Hyundai Genesis | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2012 Acura RL | 2016 Hyundai Genesis | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
39 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
16
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2012 Acura RL | 2016 Hyundai Genesis | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
15 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
5 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
65 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
64 in
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
58 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
74 in
|
| Length, Overall |
196 in
|
197 in
|
| Wheelbase |
110 in
|
119 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
54 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
57 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
35 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
59 in
|
58 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
46 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
41 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
99 ft³
|
108 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2012 Acura RL | 2016 Hyundai Genesis | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
19 gal
|
20 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,099 lbs
|
4,138 lbs
|
Safety
| 2012 Acura RL | 2016 Hyundai Genesis | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2012 Acura RL | 2016 Hyundai Genesis | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2012 Acura RL | 2016 Hyundai Genesis | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
130
|
150
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2012 Acura RL | 2016 Hyundai Genesis | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.2 x -TBD- in
|
12 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.6 x -TBD- in
|
14 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?
The 2012 Acura RL and the 2016 Hyundai Genesis are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?
The 2016 Hyundai Genesis is more fuel efficient than the 2012 Acura RL with 22 MPG combined versus 20 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?
The 2016 Hyundai Genesis is cheaper than the 2012 Acura RL with a $38,750 starting MSRP versus a $48,200 starting MSRP.
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