Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Ford Flex | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
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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 | 117.9 in | -13.6 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 202.3 in | -21.6 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 75.9 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 67.6 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3931 lb. | 4839 lb. | -908 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 41.8 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 58.4 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.4 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.8 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.5 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 57.1 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 55.0 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 44.3 in | -6.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.4 in | -33.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -39.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.8 | 45.0 ft3 | -17.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 86.7 ft3 | -26.1 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 |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |