Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura RDX | BMW X5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 315 hp@5400 324 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 111.0 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 183.7 in | -3 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 73.7 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 67.5 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3968 lb. | 4927 lb. | -959 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.9 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 58.0 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 39.3 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 57.2 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.4 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 54.4 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 |
2009 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 |
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 | ||
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 |
2006 BMW X5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We loved the seating and overall room. This was a favortie car for road trips to the mountains or wherever. see full BMW X5 review |