Acura RL vs. Hyundai Genesis

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2012 Acura RL
$48,200
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$38,750
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$48,200
Starting MSRP
$38,750
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Gas V6
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
18 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
300 hp
Horsepower
311 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Gas V6
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
3.7L/224
Displacement
3.8 L/231
Displacement
-
Displacement
300 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
311 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
271 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
293 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
8-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
18 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
P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material

Suspension

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

Steering

Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 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

Measurements

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

Weight & Capacity

4,099 lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,138 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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.
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

-
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

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

Brakes

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

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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