Acura RDX (2021) vs. Ford Explorer (2009) Specs

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2021 Acura RDX and 2009 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2021	2009
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	2,751 mm	2,888 mm	0 mm
Length	4,745 mm	4,912 mm	0 mm
Width	1,900 mm	1,872 mm	0 mm
Height	1,669 mm	1,849 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,823 kg	2,135 kg	-1 kg
Fuel Capacity	65 L	85 L	-20 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,016 mm	1,011 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,524 mm	1,499 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,397 mm	1,407 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,067 mm	1,077 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	965 mm	983 mm	-18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,448 mm	1,496 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,270 mm	1,410 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	965 mm	937 mm	28 mm
Headroom, Row 3	0 mm	950 mm	-950 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0 mm	1,349 mm	-1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3	0 mm	1,151 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 3	0 mm	886 mm	-886 mm
Total Legroom	2,032 mm (over 2 rows)	2,901 mm (over 3 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	881 L	385 L	496 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	31.1	1,243 L	30.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,668 L	2,370 L	-1 L

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2009 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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