Acura RDX (2008) vs. Acura MDX (2009) Specs

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2008 Acura RDX and 2009 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2008	2009
Model	Acura RDX	Acura MDX
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	108.3 in	-4 in
Length	180.7 in	190.7 in	-10 in
Width	73.6 in	78.5 in	-4.9 in
Height	65.2 in	68.2 in	-3 in
Curb Weight	3968 lb.	4535 lb.	-567 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	21.0 gal.	-3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.2 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	61.6 in	-3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	59.0 in	-4.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	41.2 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.6 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	61.5 in	-5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	59.1 in	-6.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.7 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.7 in	-35.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.0 in	-42 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.1 in	-29.1 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	109 in (over 3 rows)	-29.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.8 ft³	15.0 ft³	12.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	27.8	42.9 ft³	-15.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.6 ft³	83.5 ft³	-22.9 ft³

2008 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very comfortable seats. As much room as an X3,X5 or RX see full Acura RDX review

2008 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

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