Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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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 | 118.9 in | -14.6 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 203.7 in | -23 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 78.5 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 69.9 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3968 lb. | 4844 lb. | -876 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.4 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 61.5 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 58.0 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 61.0 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 57.8 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.8 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -31.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.8 | 70.3 ft3 | -42.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 116.3 ft3 | -55.7 ft3 |
2008 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats. As much room as an X3,X5 or RX see full Acura RDX review |
2008 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 |
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |