Acura RL vs. INFINITI EX35
Highlights
| 2012 Acura RL | 2012 INFINITI EX35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$48,200
|
$35,800
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas V6
|
| MPG |
17 City / 24 Hwy
|
17 City / 24 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
300 hp
|
297 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 60,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2012 Acura RL | 2012 INFINITI EX35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
3.7L/224
|
3.5L/-TBD-
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas V6
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
300 @ 6300
|
297 @ 6800
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
271 @ 5000
|
253 @ 4800
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
17 City / 24 Hwy
|
17 City / 24 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
9.1 qts
|
9.6 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2012 Acura RL | 2012 INFINITI EX35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P245/45VR18
|
P225/55VR18
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
T165/80D18
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 x 8.0 in
|
18 x 7.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P245/45VR18
|
P225/55VR18
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 x 8.0 in
|
18 x 7.5 in
|
Suspension
| 2012 Acura RL | 2012 INFINITI EX35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
Steering
| 2012 Acura RL | 2012 INFINITI EX35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
37 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
16
|
17
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
39 ft
|
35 ft
|
Measurements
| 2012 Acura RL | 2012 INFINITI EX35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
196 in
|
182 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
7 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
55 in
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
110 in
|
110 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
Not available
|
27 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
44 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
53 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
71 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
25 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
63 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
Not Available in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
Not Available ft³
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
65 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
29 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
47 ft³
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
56 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
54 in
|
50 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
19 ft³
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
Not available
|
42 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
99 ft³
|
89 ft³
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
29 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
59 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
38 in
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
63 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2012 Acura RL | 2012 INFINITI EX35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
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
|
3,764 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
19 gal
|
20 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2012 Acura RL | 2012 INFINITI EX35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2012 Acura RL | 2012 INFINITI EX35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2012 Acura RL | 2012 INFINITI EX35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
130
|
150
|
Brakes
| 2012 Acura RL | 2012 INFINITI EX35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.6 x -TBD- in
|
12.6 x 1.3 in
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.2 x -TBD- in
|
12.1 x 0.6 in
|
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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