Acura RL vs. Acura RLX
When comparing the Acura RL's and the Acura RLX's specifications and ratings, The Acura RLX has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Acura RL's and the Acura RLX's specifications and ratings, the Acura RLX is a better car than the Acura RL.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Acura RL’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Acura RLX base engine makes 310 horsepower. The RL is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 463 miles. The RLX is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 537 miles. This gives the Acura RLX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Acura RL. The RL uses gasoline, and the RLX uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Acura RLX has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Acura RL has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Acura RLX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
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5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
$27,453 - $38,286
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
57.4%
Acura RL Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Acura RLX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Acura RL Rankings
Not yet available
Acura RLX Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
9 out of / 24Ranking
16 out of / 24Ranking
16 out of / 24Ranking
18 out of / 24Ranking
23 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Acura RL Trim Levels
SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Tech
Acura RLX Trim Levels
w/Tech
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
271 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
272 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.078 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
328 / 463 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 537 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
13.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Cargo Space:
14.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4099 lbs
Width:
72.7 inches
Height:
57.2 inches
Length:
195.8 inches
Wheelbase:
110.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3977 lbs
Width:
74.4 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
198.1 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R19
