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Acura RL
2012 Acura RL
Select configuration:
$48,200
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Cadillac CTS-V Sedan
2019 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan
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$86,995
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.0
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Overview

Engine
3.7L V6 Gas
Engine
6.2L Supercharged V8 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 14 MPG
Hwy: 21 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
13.8 ft³
Trunk Volume
13.7 ft³

Photos

Acura RL
2009-2012 Acura RL Rear Angle View
2009-2012 Acura RL Dashboard
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2016-2019 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan Rear Angle in Motion
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.7L V6 Gas
6.2L Supercharged V8 Gas
Horsepower
300 hp @ 6300 rpm
640 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque
271 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
630 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,099 lbs
4,141 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
20 MPG
16 MPG
City
17 MPG
14 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
21 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.1 Tons/yr
11.0 Tons/yr
EPA rating
4
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19.4 gallons
19 gallons
Cruising Range City
329.8 miles
266 miles
Cruising Range Highway
465.6 miles
399 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
195.8 in
197.6 in
Height
57.2 in
57.2 in
Max Width
72.7 in
72.2 in
Front Width
62 in
62.1 in
Rear Width
62.4
61.2 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
114.6 in
Ground Clearance
5.7 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.4 in
45.7 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.5 in
40.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.5 in
56.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55.1 in
53.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.3 in
35.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.2 in
37.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56.1 in
54.8 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
54 in
53.3 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
13.8 ft³
13.7 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Electric Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.7 ft
40.3 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8.0"
19" x 9.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8.0"
19" x 10"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Independent Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P245/45VR18
P265/35R19
Rear Tire
P245/45VR18
P295/30ZR19
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

  • Ebony, Perforated Leather seat trim
  • Seacoast, Perforated Leather seat trim
  • Taupe, Perforated Leather seat trim
  • Jet Black w/Jet Black accents, Leather w/sueded microfiber inserts and seatbacks
  • Jet Black w/Jet Black accents, Semi-Aniline Leather w/sueded microfiber inserts and seatbacks
  • Jet Black w/Light Wheat inserts, Leather w/sueded microfiber inserts and seatbacks
  • Jet Black w/Saffron accents, Leather w/sueded microfiber inserts and seatbacks
  • Jet Black w/Saffron accents, Semi-Aniline Leather w/sueded microfiber inserts and seatbacks
  • Light Platinum w/Jet Black accents, Leather w/sueded microfiber inserts and seatbacks
  • Light Platinum w/Jet Black accents, Semi-Aniline Leather w/sueded microfiber inserts and seatbacks

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Optional

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Rear A/C
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
车道偏离Warning
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
N/A
1 Year/1 Visit
Rust-Through
N/A
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
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