Acura RL vs. INFINITI EX35
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Highlights
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$48,200
Starting MSRP
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$35,800
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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300 hp
Horsepower
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297 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear 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 / 60,000 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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253 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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3.7L/224
Displacement
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3.5L/-TBD-
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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300 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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297 @ 6800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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7-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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9.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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9.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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P225/55VR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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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
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front 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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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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P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
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P225/55VR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 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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T165/80D18
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Suspension
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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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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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
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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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
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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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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65 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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50 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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196 in
Length, Overall
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182 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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19 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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37 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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29 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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56 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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25 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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57 in
Height, Overall
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63 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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39 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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29 in
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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42 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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27 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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110 in
Wheelbase
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110 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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47 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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89 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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7 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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4,099 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,764 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
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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N/A
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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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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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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Safety
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
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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N/A
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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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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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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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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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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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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12.1 x 0.6 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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12.6 x 1.3 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2012 INFINITI EX35?
The 2012 Acura RL is more reliable than the 2012 INFINITI EX35 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2012 RL versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2012 EX35.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2012 INFINITI EX35?
The 2012 Acura RL and the 2012 INFINITI EX35 both get 20 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2012 INFINITI EX35?
The 2012 INFINITI EX35 is cheaper than the 2012 Acura RL with a $35,800 starting MSRP versus a $48,200 starting MSRP.
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