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Compare 2012 Acura RL vs 2012 Lincoln MKS vs 2012 Volvo S80

2012 Acura RL
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2012 Lincoln MKS
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2012 Volvo S80
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4-Door Sedan
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
RL 4-Door Sedan 17 24 $44,098 $48,200
RL 4-Door Sedan Advance Pkg 17 24 $51,292 $56,150
RL 4-Door Sedan Tech Pkg 17 24 $47,853 $52,350
Select style
4-Door Sedan 3.5L AWD w/EcoBoost
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
MKS 4-Door Sedan 3.5L AWD w/EcoBoost 17 25 $45,443 $48,390
MKS 4-Door Sedan 3.7L AWD 16 23 $40,793 $43,390
MKS 4-Door Sedan 3.7L FWD 17 25 $39,035 $41,500
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4-Door Sedan 3.0L
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.0L 18 26 $39,433 $41,950
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.0L Platinum 18 26 $42,911 $45,650
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.0L Premier Plus 18 26 $40,373 $42,950
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L 20 29 $35,673 $37,950
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L PZEV 20 29 $35,673 $37,950
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L PZEV w/Moonroof 20 29 $35,673 $37,950
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L Platinum 20 29 $39,151 $41,650
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L Platinum PZEV 20 29 $39,151 $41,650
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L Platinum PZEV w/Moonroof 20 29 $39,151 $41,650
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L Platinum w/Moonroof 20 29 $39,151 $41,650
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L Premier Plus 20 29 $36,613 $38,950
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L Premier Plus PZEV 20 29 $36,613 $38,950
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L Premier Plus PZEV w/Moonroof 20 29 $36,613 $38,950
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L Premier Plus w/Moonroof 20 29 $36,613 $38,950
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L w/Moonroof 20 29 $35,673 $37,950
Pricing
Invoice Price
$44,098
$45,443
$39,433
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$48,200
$48,390
$41,950
Monthly Payment Estimate
$803 / month
$807 / month
$699 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.4
8.8
8.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2012 Acura RL is loaded with tech features and supremely comfortable for long-haul trips; but it won't get driving enthusiasts all that excited. The 2012 Lincoln MKS writes its own definition of luxury with great straight-line performance, quiet good looks, and a spacious interior. With plenty of comfort, style, and safety, the 2012 Volvo S80 hits all the right marks for an image-conscious, affluent family--but lacks the sportier driving personality of the somewhat smaller S60.
TCC Likes
TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
17 mpg 17 mpg 18 mpg
Highway
24 mpg 25 mpg 26 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Large Cars Midsize
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in)
37.2 38.6 38.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.1 57.4 56.3
Front Leg Room (in)
42.4 41.9 41.9
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
55.1 55.3 54.8
Second Leg Room (in)
36.3 38.6 35.0
Front Head Room (in)
38.5 39.7 37.8
Second Hip Room (in)
54.0 55.3 54.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.5 58.6 57.4
Passenger Volume (ft³)
99.1 105.8 98
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.7 - TBD - - TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
195.8 204.1 191.0
Height, Overall (in)
57.2 61.6 58.8
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.4 65.4 62.0
Wheelbase (in)
110.2 112.9 111.6
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - 26.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.7 75.9 73.3
Track Width, Front (in)
62.0 65.0 62.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
13.8 18.4 14.9
Brakes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4 Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.2 x - TBD - 12.8 x - TBD - 11.9 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x - TBD - 12.3 x - TBD - 12.4 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.4 19.0 18.5
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.1 17.0 16.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.7 39.7 36.7
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Electric Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.0 3.0 2.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - N/A - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Size
P245/45VR18 P235/55R18 P245/40R18
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact - TBD -
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/45VR18 P235/55R18 P245/40R18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 100 330
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 150 495
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 1000 3300
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 1000 3300
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4099 4305 4016
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0 19 x 8.0 18 x 8
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0 19 x 8.0 18 x 8
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
9.1 11.1 - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130 190 - TBD -
Engine
Displacement
3.7L/224 3.5L/213 3.0L/175
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
300 @ 6300 355 @ 5700 300 @ 5600
Engine Type
Gas V6 Turbocharged Gas V6 Gas Turbocharged I6
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection EFI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
271 @ 5000 350 @ 1500-5000 325 @ 2100 - 4200
Engine Order Code
NA 99T NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 17 18
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
20 20 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
24 25 26
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.49 1.84 1.57
Trans Type
6 6 6
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 1.00 0.86
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA Geartronic
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.27 2.88 3.39
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.10 2.87 2.37
Trans Order Code
NA 44C NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.72 2.77 3.33
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.07 1.41 1.16
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic Automatic,
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.56 0.74 0.69
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.36 4.48 4.15
Summary
Vehicle Name
Acura RL Lincoln MKS Volvo S80
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.18 1.0 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.75 NA - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
4 4 4
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.1 9.1 8.7
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating
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