Acura RL vs Ford Contour
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2000 Ford Contour
Overview
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Ford ContourSE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | SE |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2012 | 2000 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Ford ContourSE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $48,200 | $0 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Ford ContourSE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 31 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19.3 gal (best) | 15 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Ford ContourSE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp (best) | 125 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft (best) | 130 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.7 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Ford ContourSE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.1 cu ft | 13.9 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,083 lbs | 2,769 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in (best) | 106.5 in |
| Length | 195.7 in (best) | 184.6 in |
| Width | 72.7 in (best) | 69.1 in |
| Height | 57.2 in (best) | 54.5 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Ford ContourSE |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 6 | 5 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura RL | Ford Contour |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $48,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Technology Package $52,350 MSRP | SE Sport $0 MSRP |
| 3 | Technology Package - in HI $52,350 MSRP | SVT $0 MSRP |
| 4 | Advance Package $56,150 MSRP | — |
Acura RL vs Ford Contour FAQ
- Which is better: 2012 Acura RL or 2000 Ford Contour?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2012 Acura RL vs 2000 Ford Contour on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2012 Acura RL or 2000 Ford Contour?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2000 Ford Contour starts lower at $0.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2012 Acura RL or 2000 Ford Contour?
- The 2000 Ford Contour leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (0).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2012 Acura RL or 2000 Ford Contour?
- The 2000 Ford Contour leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
- Which has better horsepower: 2012 Acura RL or 2000 Ford Contour?
- The 2012 Acura RL leads on horsepower in this comparison (300).
- Which has better seats: 2012 Acura RL or 2000 Ford Contour?
- The 2012 Acura RL leads on seats in this comparison (5).