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Acura RL vs. INFINITI EX35

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2012 Acura RL2012 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

Engine comparison
2012 Acura RL2012 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
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 7-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
17 City / 24 Hwy
17 City / 24 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
9.1 qts
9.6 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2012 Acura RL2012 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

Suspension comparison
2012 Acura RL2012 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

Steering comparison
2012 Acura RL2012 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

Measurements comparison
2012 Acura RL2012 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
2012 Acura RL2012 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

Safety comparison
2012 Acura RL2012 INFINITI EX35
Brake Assist
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2012 Acura RL2012 INFINITI EX35
Bluetooth®
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2012 Acura RL2012 INFINITI EX35
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
150

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2012 Acura RL2012 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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