Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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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 | 112.6 in | -8.3 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 197.1 in | -16.4 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 78.9 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 70.4 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3931 lb. | 4731 lb. | -800 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.6 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 61.3 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.3 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.6 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.5 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 61.0 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 56.7 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -34.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.8 | 43.8 ft3 | -16 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -20.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.