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Acura RDX (2011) vs. Honda Pilot (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Acura RDX and 2009 Honda Pilot specs.

2011 Acura RDX and 2009 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Acura RDX Honda Pilot  
Engine turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
179 kW@6000
353 Nm@4500
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
186 kW@5700
343 Nm@4800
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,649 mm 2,774 mm 0 mm
Length 4,590 mm 4,849 mm 0 mm
Width 1,869 mm 1,994 mm 0 mm
Height 1,656 mm 1,803 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,783 kg 2,044 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 68 L 79 L -11 L
Headroom, Row 1 983 mm 1,016 mm 982 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,478 mm 1,562 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,382 mm 1,488 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,062 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 973 mm 1,011 mm 972 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,430 mm 1,580 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,346 mm 1,445 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 978 mm -23 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 970 mm -970 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,496 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,229 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 815 mm -815 mm
Total Legroom 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 787 L 510 L 277 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 27.8 1,351 L 26.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,716 L 2,464 L -1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Acura RDX

2011 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Too little leg room see full Acura RDX review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Pilot

2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review
 
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