Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 109.8 in | -5.5 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 192.5 in | -11.8 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 75.8 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 68.1 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3931 lb. | 4535 lb. | -604 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.7 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 59.3 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.2 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 44.2 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.9 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 59.6 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 57.1 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.4 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 14 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.8 | 42.3 ft3 | -14.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -23.1 ft3 |
2010 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
back support is excellent see full Acura RDX review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
For, supportive, yet easy to find a comfortable position. see full Acura RDX review |
2010 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too little leg room see full Acura RDX review |
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |