Acura RDX (2011) vs. BMW X3 (2009) Specs

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2011 Acura RDX and 2009 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2009
Model	Acura RDX	BMW X3
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500	3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	110.1 in	-5.8 in
Length	180.7 in	179.7 in	1 in
Width	73.6 in	73.0 in	0.6 in
Height	65.2 in	66.0 in	-0.8 in
Curb Weight	3931 lb.	4067 lb.	-136 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	17.7 gal.	0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	38.1 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	55.8 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	0.0 in	54.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	40.2 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	37.8 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	55.4 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	0.0 in	53 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	35.8 in	1.8 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.8 ft³	30.0 ft³	-2.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.6 ft³	71.0 ft³	-10.4 ft³

2011 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

2011 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

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