Acura RDX Acura RDX 2012 Ford Escape Ford Escape 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Acura RDX (2012) vs. Ford Escape (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Acura RDX and 2012 Ford Escape specs.

2012 Acura RDX and 2012 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year 2012 2012  
Model Acura RDX Ford Escape  
Engine turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@4500
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,649 mm 2,619 mm 0 mm
Length 4,590 mm 4,437 mm 0 mm
Width 1,869 mm 1,806 mm 0 mm
Height 1,656 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,783 kg 1,601 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 68 L 62 L 6 L
Headroom, Row 1 983 mm 1,026 mm 982 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,478 mm 1,438 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,382 mm 1,354 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,062 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 973 mm 996 mm -23 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,430 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,346 mm 1,247 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 904 mm 51 mm
Total Legroom 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 787 L 827 L -40 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,716 L 1,877 L 0 L

Return to top

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 2012 Ford Escape

2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review
2011 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review
 
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Acura models.