Acura RL vs. INFINITI Q40
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Highlights
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$48,200
Starting MSRP
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$33,950
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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300 hp
Horsepower
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328 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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3.7L/224
Displacement
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3.7 L/226
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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271 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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269 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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300 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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328 @ 7000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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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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19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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9.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
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
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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P225/55VR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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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
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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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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18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel 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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P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
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P225/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Suspension
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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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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
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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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (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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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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196 in
Length, Overall
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188 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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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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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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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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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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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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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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62 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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57 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg 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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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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110 in
Wheelbase
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112 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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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
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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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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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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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
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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3,624 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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130
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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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12.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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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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12.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2015 INFINITI Q40?
The 2015 INFINITI Q40 is more reliable than the 2012 Acura RL according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2015 Q40 versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2012 RL.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 Acura RL or the 2015 INFINITI Q40?
The 2015 INFINITI Q40 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 2015 INFINITI Q40?
The 2015 INFINITI Q40 is cheaper than the 2012 Acura RL with a $33,950 starting MSRP versus a $48,200 starting MSRP.
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