Acura RDX (2021) vs. Ford Explorer (2008) Specs

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2021 Acura RDX and 2008 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2021	2008
Model	Acura RDX	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6500 280 lb-ft@1600	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	113.7 in	-5.4 in
Length	186.8 in	193.4 in	-6.6 in
Width	74.8 in	73.7 in	1.1 in
Height	65.7 in	72.8 in	-7.1 in
Curb Weight	4019 lb.	4706 lb.	-687 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.1 gal.	22.5 gal.	-5.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.8 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.0 in	59.0 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	55.4 in	-0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	42.4 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	38.7 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.0 in	58.9 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.0 in	55.5 in	-5.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	36.9 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.4 in	-37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.3 in	-45.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.9 in	-34.9 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	-34.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	31.1 ft³	13.6 ft³	17.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	31.1	43.9 ft³	-12.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.9 ft³	83.7 ft³	-24.8 ft³

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2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review

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