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Acura MDX (2009) vs. Acura RDX (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Acura MDX and 2009 Acura RDX specs.

2009 Acura MDX and 2009 Acura RDX Specifications

Model Year 2009 2009  
Model Acura MDX Acura RDX  
Engine 3.7L V6
OHC-4v
300 hp@6000
275 lb-ft@5000
turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,751 mm 2,649 mm 0 mm
Length 4,844 mm 4,590 mm 0 mm
Width 1,994 mm 1,869 mm 0 mm
Height 1,732 mm 1,656 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,057 kg 1,800 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 79 L 68 L 11 L
Headroom, Row 1 996 mm 983 mm 13 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,565 mm 1,478 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,499 mm 1,382 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,062 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 980 mm 973 mm 7 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,562 mm 1,430 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,501 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 983 mm 955 mm 28 mm
Headroom, Row 3 907 mm 0 mm 907 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,450 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,067 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 739 mm 0 mm 739 mm
Total Legroom 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 425 L 787 L -362 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,215 L 27.8 -26.8 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,364 L 1,716 L 1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura MDX

2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura RDX

2009 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review
2009 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
passenger seat is manual?!!??? how cheap can you get here see full Acura RDX review
 
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