Acura RDX (2012) vs. Cadillac Escalade (2009) Specs

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2012 Acura RDX and 2009 Cadillac Escalade Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	Acura RDX	Cadillac Escalade
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500	6.2L V8 OHV-2v 403 hp@5700 417 lb-ft@4300
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,649 mm	2,946 mm	0 mm
Length	4,590 mm	5,144 mm	-1 mm
Width	1,869 mm	2,007 mm	-1 mm
Height	1,656 mm	1,928 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,783 kg	2,581 kg	-1 kg
Fuel Capacity	68 L	98 L	-30 L
Headroom, Row 1	983 mm	1,044 mm	982 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,478 mm	1,659 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,382 mm	1,636 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,062 mm	1,049 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	973 mm	996 mm	-23 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,430 mm	1,656 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,346 mm	1,539 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	955 mm	991 mm	-36 mm
Headroom, Row 3	0 mm	963 mm	-963 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0 mm	1,567 mm	-1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3	0 mm	1,247 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 3	0 mm	650 mm	-650 mm
Total Legroom	2,017 mm (over 2 rows)	2,690 mm (over 3 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	787 L	479 L	308 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	27.8	1,708 L	26.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,716 L	3,084 L	-2 L

2012 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

2009 Cadillac Escalade Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV, ext. 403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Lots of room for the driver and passenger see full Cadillac Escalade review

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