Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 5,088 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,869 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,656 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,783 kg | 1,907 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 72 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,001 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 1,001 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,011 mm | 954 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 978 mm | -978 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,285 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,168 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 853 mm | -853 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 787 L | 493 L | 294 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.8 | 1,342 L | 26.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,716 L | 2,413 L | -1 L |
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 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |