Acura RDX (2012) vs. Cadillac Escalade (2014) Specs

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2012 Acura RDX and 2014 Cadillac Escalade Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
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	104.3 in	116.0 in	-11.7 in
Length	180.7 in	202.5 in	-21.8 in
Width	73.6 in	79.0 in	-5.4 in
Height	65.2 in	75.9 in	-10.7 in
Curb Weight	3931 lb.	5691 lb.	-1760 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	26.0 gal.	-8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	41.1 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	65.3 in	-7.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	64.4 in	-10 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	41.3 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	39.2 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	65.2 in	-8.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	60.6 in	-7.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.0 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.9 in	-37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	61.7 in	-61.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.1 in	-49.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	25.6 in	-25.6 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	105.9 in (over 3 rows)	-26.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.8 ft³	16.9 ft³	10.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	27.8	60.3 ft³	-32.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.6 ft³	108.9 ft³	-48.3 ft³

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

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