2010 Acura RL vs. Its Competition

Buying a larger entry-level premium sedan offers a taste of power and style-two areas where the Acura RL comes up a bit short.

The Cadillac STS offers a sharper look, though it suffers from an even more crowded backseat than the RL.

The Volvo S80 is roomier and brighter inside, with Scandinavian styling and lighter handling.

Audi's A6 has an overworked front end to match the Acura, but a roomier backseat and a more coherent overall appearance.

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Quick Specs
8.4 The 2010 Acura RL offers lots of features and strong safety. Performance takes a backseat in the 2010 RL-but technology and durability certainly don't.	8.4 The Audi A6 still has elegance and agility in its corner, though 0-60 mph times and rear-seat room continue to lag the competition.	7.6 The 2010 Cadillac STS drives well-the STS-V is a trailblazer-but the cramped backseat and well-worn styling haven't kept pace in the luxury class.	8.8 Safety and comfort—and advanced tech features—never get short shrift in the 2010 Volvo S80, but not even a V-8 and all-wheel drive makes it a serious sport sedan.
MSRP From
$46,830	$45,200	$46,845	$39,200
Gas Mileage
16 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy	14 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy	15 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy	15 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas I6
EPA Class
Mid-Size	Midsize	Mid-Size	Midsize
Style Name
4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 3.2L Premium	4-Door Sedan V6 AWD w/1SA	4-Door Sedan I6 FWD
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5	5	5	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
4 Door Sedan	4 Door Sedan	4 Door Sedan	4 Door Sedan
Transmission
Automatic w/OD	Continuously Variable Ratio	Automatic	Automatic,
Detailed Spec Comparison
	2010 Acura RL vs. 2010 Audi A6	2010 Acura RL vs. 2010 Cadillac STS	2010 Acura RL vs. 2010 Volvo S80