Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Ford Focus | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 171.6 in | 9.1 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 71.8 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 57.7 in | 7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3743 lb. | 3223 lb. | 520 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.3 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 55.6 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.9 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.9 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.9 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.7 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 52.7 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 33.2 in | 4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
2011 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
back support is excellent see full Acura RDX review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
For, supportive, yet easy to find a comfortable position. see full Acura RDX review |
2011 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 |
2015 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |