Acura RDX (2009) vs. Honda Civic (2009) Specs

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2009 Acura RDX and 2009 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year	2009	2009
Model	Acura RDX	Honda Civic
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	106.3 in	-2 in
Length	180.7 in	176.7 in	4 in
Width	73.6 in	69.0 in	4.6 in
Height	65.2 in	56.5 in	8.7 in
Curb Weight	3968 lb.	2912 lb.	1056 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.4 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	53.7 in	4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	51.9 in	2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	42.2 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	37.4 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	52.4 in	3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	51.0 in	2 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	34.6 in	3 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	2.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.8 ft³	12.0 ft³	15.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.6 ft³	12.0 ft³	48.6 ft³

2009 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
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review

2009 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	passenger seat is manual?!!??? how cheap can you get here see full Acura RDX review

2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review

2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review

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