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2012 Acura RL
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2012 Saab 9-5 Sedan
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$36,525
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Overview
Engine
3.7L V6 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
13.8 ft³
Trunk Volume
18.2 ft³
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
3.7L V6 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
300 hp @ 6300 rpm
220 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
271 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
4,099 lbs
N/A
Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
20 MPG
25 MPG
City
17 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
33 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.1 Tons/yr
7.3 Tons/yr
EPA rating
4
6
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.4 gallons
18 gallons
Cruising Range City
329.8 miles
360 miles
Cruising Range Highway
465.6 miles
594 miles
Dimensions and Measurement
Exterior Dimensions
Length
195.8 in
197.2 in
Height
57.2 in
57.8 in
Max Width
72.7 in
73.3 in
Front Width
62 in
62.4 in
Rear Width
62.4 in
62.4 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
111.7 in
Ground Clearance
5.7 in
N/A
Interior Space
Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.4 in
42.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.5 in
38 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.5 in
57 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55.1 in
58.9 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.3 in
38.8 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.2 in
36.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56.1 in
56.4 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
54 in
58 in
Cargo Space
Trunk Volume
13.8 ft³
18.2 ft³
Wheels and Suspension
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.7 ft
37.1 ft
Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8.0"
17" x 7.0"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8.0"
17" x 7.0"
Suspension
Front Suspension
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
4-link
Tires
Front Tire
P245/45VR18
P225/55HR17
Rear Tire
P245/45VR18
P225/55HR17
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
Colors and Materials
Standard Interior Materials
Ebony, Perforated Leather seat trim
Seacoast, Perforated Leather seat trim
Taupe, Perforated Leather seat trim
Jet Black, Leather-appointed seats
Parchment, Leather-appointed seats
Features and Options
Infotainment
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Interior Trim
Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Not Available
Comfort
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
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
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Standard
Safety
Safety Features
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Airbags
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Warranty
Warranty Summary
Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Warranty Note
N/A
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