Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Cadillac SRX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 320 hp@6400 315 lb-ft@4400 |
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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 | 116.4 in | -12.1 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 194.9 in | -14.2 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 72.6 in | 1 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 67.8 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3931 lb. | 4442 lb. | -511 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.3 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 58.7 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.3 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 57.6 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 56.3 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 41.0 in | -3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.6 in | -43.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.2 in | -24.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | -27.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.8 | 32.4 ft3 | -4.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 69.5 ft3 | -8.9 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 |
2009 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
2 teenage kids love it see full Cadillac SRX review |
2009 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat belts attached to front seats and not adjustable up and down. Lower sitting heighth than Lexus or other crossover SUVs or at least the appearance of same. see full Cadillac SRX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The center console is too wide and gets in the way see full Cadillac SRX review |