Acura RL vs. Honda Accord
When comparing the Acura RL's and the Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the Acura RL has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Acura RL's and the Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord base engine makes 177 horsepower. The RL is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 463 miles. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 629 miles. This gives the Honda Accord the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Acura RL. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Honda Accord has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Acura RL has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Honda Accord 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:
-
Used Asking Price:
$7,390 - $16,652
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
39%
Acura RL Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Honda Accord Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.1 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Acura RL Rankings
Not yet available
Honda Accord Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura RL Trim Levels
SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Tech
Honda Accord Trim Levels
Not yet available
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
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:
177 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
161 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 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:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 34 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
426 / 629 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
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:
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
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:
41.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
14.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
106.0 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:
3216 lbs
Width:
72.7 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
110.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/60R16
