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Acura RDX (2012) vs. Chevrolet Equinox (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Acura RDX and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox specs.

2012 Acura RDX and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year 2012 2009  
Model Acura RDX Chevrolet Equinox  
Engine turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@4500
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6500
250 lb-ft@2300
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.3 in 112.5 in -8.2 in
Length 180.7 in 188.8 in -8.1 in
Width 73.6 in 71.4 in 2.2 in
Height 65.2 in 69.3 in -4.1 in
Curb Weight 3931 lb. 3947 lb. -16 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 17.0 gal. 1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 40.9 in -2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.2 in 55.7 in 2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.4 in 51.1 in 3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 41.2 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 40.1 in -1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.3 in 55.9 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.0 in 51.3 in 1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 41.2 in -3.6 in
Total Legroom 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 82.4 in (over 2 rows) -3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 27.8 ft3 35.7 ft3 -7.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 60.6 ft3 67.1 ft3 -6.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Acura RDX

2012 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Too little leg room see full Acura RDX review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox

2009 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Front seat comfort and room is great. Driver side lumbar support continues to work great. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
We really like the track sliding nature of the rear seat. Give passengers in the back plenty of leg room. Also, the large rear doors make it quite easy for our aging parents to get in and out of this vehicle. This feature, more than any other, really "sold" us on the Chevy Equinox. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The equinox was one of the very few cars that could swallow both a double stroller and two infant seats with ease. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2009 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I like the firmness of the front seats, but others may have an issue with it. Seat width leans to the narrow side however, and shoulder room is merely adequate. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear seat legroom is phenominal (and one of the big reasons I chose the Equinox) when you slide it all the way back. This is the first vehicle I've owned where you can fit 4 6'+ people without anyone having to readjust their seats or compromise in any way. The rear seats also recline to a small degree which is an added bonus. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
 
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