2017 Acura RLX vs. 2018 Genesis G80

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between RLX and G80?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2018 Genesis G80, which is $12,700 less than the base MSRP of the 2017 Acura RLX. And finally, the 2018 G80 has a more powerful engine and gets 3.3 mpg less than the 2017 RLX. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.8 L, Auto, RWD
  • 3.8 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$54,450
$41,750
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6
3.8L V-6
Horsepower
Horsepower
310 hp
311 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
20 MPG
19 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
30 MPG
27 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
23 MPG
22 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
74.4 in
74.4 in
Length
Length
196.1 in
196.5 in
Height
Height
57.7 in
58.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
112.2 in
118.5 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
101.3 ft2
101.5 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.6 in
39.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.3 in
45.7 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
59.6 in
58.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.9 in
38.2 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.8 in
35 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.0 in
57.1 in

Costs

2017 Acura RLX

2018 Genesis G80

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050
$2,600 - $3,850
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
-
$579 (2018 Genesis G80 5.0L Ultimate RWD)
Lease Due
Lease Due
-
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
-
$26,443 - $27,693
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